“I came to invite you for a meal. I closed up shop early upon hearing your husband’s arrival and


    prepared a feast for you both.”


    Millie attempted to politely decline, not wanting to impose on Joan’s generosity.


    “Don’t worry about that. Think of me as family. It’s the first time your husband has visited the


    countryside. Since your grandma isn’t here, it’s my duty to extend hospitality. Let’s go.”


    With a conspiratorial tone, Joan cast a nce at Marcus, who was upied with selecting oranges in


    the yard.


    “He’s quite the looker, isn’t he? You’ve got good taste. We’ve never seen such a dashing man in our


    small town before.”


    Taking thepliment in stride, Millie directed Marcus‘ attention to Joan’s invitation, and he obliged.


    The evening unfolded with a delicious meal at Joan’s home,plete with her renowned bread and an


    assortment of delectable dishes.


    Following the dinner, Millie even took the initiative to assist Joan with washing the dishes before


    departing with Marcus.


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    Since the sun had not yet set, Millie seized the opportunity to give Marcus a brief tour of the area.


    “Joan is my grandma’s closest friend in town. She’s always been kind to me


    Marcus acknowledged her with a silent nod, attentive to Millie’s anecdotes.


    “Did you enjoy the bread? Joan has been making them for decades. Whenever I passed by her stall


    during my school days, she’d always treat me to one. She’s truly a generous soul.”


    A smile yed across Marcus’ lips.


    “They were delicious.”


    He recalled that Millie had mentioned her meal at Joan’s ce during their phone call the previous


    night, so he had intentionally savored the same bread today.


    As they strolled past a grocery store, Millie made a quick decision.


    “I’LL just grab some water from the store. Wait here for a moment.” Positioned at the roadside, Marcus


    waited patiently. Passersby couldn’t help but steal nces at him, mesmerized by his striking


    presence. Exiting the store with her purchase, Millie unexpectedly crossed paths with Rnd, who


    appeared to be on a simr errand.


    Rnd’s gaze naturally turned towards Marcus, standing on the sidewalk. There was no doubt-he was


    Millie’s husband. Tall and robust, his maic charm was evident even in a casual stance.


    Rumors had swirled that the watch on Marcus’ wrist was worth over a million dors. Rnd had never


    encountered such opulence in their small town.


    In a single moment, Rnd recognized that he paled inparison-not as tall, not as handsome, and


    certainly not as wealthy as Marcus,


    Millie’s husband was the epitome of prosperity and charm, a realization that left Rnd rueful.


    “Millie, your husband is truly exceptional. It’s no wonder you turned me down.” A bittersweet smile


    graced Rnd’s lips.


    In the wake of his slumber, he’d awakened to the revtion of Marcus * arrival driving the Rolls-Royce


    that was beyond his wildest imagination. Millie was taken aback by Rnd’s unexpected change in


    demeanor, He appeared less arrogant than usual.


    Millie’s gaze shifted to Marcus, who stood there with an aloof expression. In the presence of Marcus,


    everyone else seemed inconsequential. If Millie were aman, she would likely feel humbled by his


    presence.