NovelEnglishWith her face flushed, Millie buried her head in his arms. She was pleasantly surprised by his swift return, realizing that their marriage might not be in such bad shape. He still cared for her.
Perhaps he had merely been consumed by work.
Aware that she smelled particularly alluring, thanks to the fragrant skin care cream she had applied earlier, Millie clutched Marcus’ coat, tiptoes, gently smooth stood on and kissed his neck.
Unable to restrain himself any longer, Marcus swept Millie into his arms and carried her to the bed.
Bathed in the soft glow of a light yellow bedside Lamp, the woman beneath Marcus looked as appealing as a ripe peach. Gently brushing away a stray lock of hair from her face, he found himself captivated by her beautiful lips. His black eyes sparkled, reflecting her image within them.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMarcus found himself astonished by this unexpected side of Millie, considering her a hidden treasure.
With wide, innocent eyes, Millie looked up at him.
But in that tender moment, Marcus touched her soft face and stood.
“I’m going to take a shower. You go to bed first,” he said, before making his way to the bathroom.
Millie lay there, puzzled.
When he emerged from the bathroom, Marcus’ eyes no longer held the sdesire.
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Millie’s thoughts swirled in confusion. Did this mean that she was indeed unattractive?
It took her nearly an hour to find sleep.
After ensuring Millie had drifted off, Marcus carefully leaned over and nestled her head into his arms. He had noticed the disappointment in her eyes earlier.
With a gentle touch to her cheek, he silently reassured her, “Idiot, I’m just injured. I don’t want you to worry.”
Two days later, Millie was still affected by that night’s events. She began leaving early and returning late, avoiding Marcus’ car and eating dinner alone. Her interactions with Marcus grew cold and distant.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOne day, after coming home, she received an urgent message from Grace.
“Millie, cout. Hurry up. I’m near your door.”
Upon reaching the gate, Millie found no sign of Grace.
“Where are you? I don’t see you,” Millie texted.
“I’m at the gate of Peninsula Villa. Living in such a spacious villa every day must be amazing,” Grace responded.
Millie’s confusion grew.
“Peninsula Villa? What Peninsula Villa? I’m at Cloud Villa.”
“What? I just saw Marcus’ car enter Peninsula Villa. Don’t you live there?” Grace’s confusion mirrored Millie’s.
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