Recognizing her grandmother’s worsening condition, Millie understood she couldn’t avoid visiting. After


    a brief contemtion, she asserted, “My grandmother’s health declinedst night. I’ll remain at the


    hospital for a few days. Once this issue is resolved, I’ll return. Now, I’ll gather a few clothes from


    upstairs.”


    This seemed the only feasible option to Millie, but Celeste perceived it as a defiance, considering that


    everyone else usually followed her orders, except Millie.


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    Soon after, Millie descended with her belongings, only to face a fuming Celeste.


    “Millie, must you oppose me at every tum? This is for your well-being and the family’s welfare. Why


    must you insist on going? Furthermore, your grandmother has been stable, so a brief absence won’t


    cause any harm. Are you deliberately trying to provoke me?” Celeste’s anger surfaced.


    Amid Celeste’s rant, Millie’s phone rang once more. Anticipating that her grandmother’s condition had


    worsened again, she answered the call.


    Teresa, typicallyposed, wouldn’t call unless in dire straits.


    Ending the call, Millie stated, “I’ll undergo a medical check-up upon my return to ensure I haven’t been


    infected.”


    Frustration palpable, Celeste snapped, “Is it truly necessary for you to go?”


    Millie’s response was resolute. “I’m sorry, but I must.”


    A call from Bria reached Marcus.


    “Mr. Thomas, there’s an issue. Your mother is furious, and her heart rate has escted significantly.


    After a medical examination, the doctor attributed her condition to anxiety,” Bria reported.


    A frown creased Marcus’ forehead as he inquired, “Why?”


    “It’s rted to Millie. They had a heated argument recently.” Bria borated.


    “Provide more details,” Marcus demanded.


    “Millie was en route to the hospital when Celeste discovered news of a mria outbreak there.


    Concerned, Celeste urged Millie not to go.”


    Bria amplified the disagreement.


    After concluding the call, Marcus tightened his grip on his phone, his brow furrowing. Millie had even


    chosen to leave their home.


    Upon returning from ate-night engagement, Marcus found his bedroom vacant and devoid of any


    trace of Millie.


    Exiting his room, Marcus entered Celeste’s chamber, where Bria was presenting a bow of anger-


    relieving medicine.


    “Mrs. Thomas, here’s your medicine,” Bria announced.


    While Celestey on the bed, Marcus asked if she wished to undergo a medical check-up.


    “No, thank you. I’m fine. I acted with Millie’s best interests in mind, yet shepletely disregarded my


    counsel. Furthermore, she ces great importance on her grandmother but dismisses the significance


    of our family. She seemed to intentionally fall ill to harm us,” Celeste divulged. Marcuspressed his


    lips, absorbing Celeste’s usations against Millie. He responded, “Take your medicine.