Chapter 527


    Reasserting her stance, she emphasized, “I’ve told you, I’m not the one who broke it”


    Bruce questioned, “If you didn’t break it, why are you holding these fragments? Just confess, Millie.”


    “Believe it or not, I’m going upstairs,” Millie retorted.


    She opted to leave the room, unwilling to prolong her interaction with Bruce. It felt as if the following moment might drive her to


    the brink.


    Bruce shifted his tone to seriousness.


    He intervened, saying, “Hold on, | know a restoration expert. | can take you to him.”


    Millie inquired skeptically, “Is that true?”


    “Absolutely. Your anxiety is palpable. Would | deceive you?” Bruce affirmed.


    Millie had been on the verge of joining Bruce to address the vase’s damage.


    Yet the tter of themotion reached Celeste’s ears, drawing her to the living room.


    “Bruce, wee,” Celeste said warmly.


    Anod from Bruce acknowledged Celeste’s presence.


    “Thad intended to locate Marcus, assuming he was here.”


    “Basic courtesies elude some,” Celestemented, her tone edged. “Guests arrive, yet hospitality remains an elusive concept.


    Not even a simple ss of water.”Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.


    As Celeste approached, her gaze was fixed on Millie, conveying an implied rebuke.


    Summoning a deep breath, Millie proceeded to prepare tea for Bruce, extending the gesture to Celeste as well.


    Observing the scenario, Bruce registered a momentary pause. Millie appeared to be mistreated here.


    “Cleanse these fruits,” Celestemanded as soon as Millie arranged the steaming cups.


    Celeste discovered yet another pretext to subject Millie to her displeasure.


    Resigned, Millie collected the fruits, her path leading to the kitchen. A sense of relief washed over her as she escaped


    momentarily from the oppressive environment.


    Celeste exchanged a nce with Bruce, her exhtion carrying a tinge of resignation. “You are fortunate, Bruce.”


    Bruce felt bemused by her remark.