“Why this sudden bouquet?”


    After a moment’s contemtion, she realized there was no particr asion today.


    Marcus tilted his head, his tone exuberant.


    “Consider it a reward for your exceptional cooperation today.”


    Inhaling the lily’s fragrance, Millie couldn’t help but smile.


    Kase’s silentughter reverberated within. Mr. Thomas appeared to have quite a romantic streak.


    But Marcus’ gestures didn’t end there.


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    When they passed a renowned clothing boutique, Marcus instructed Kase to stop again. He ushered


    Millie inside to peruse the assortment.


    Navigating to the upscale section, replete with high-end designer pieces fetching tens of thousands of


    dors each, Marcus selected a suit and held it out, querying, “How about trying this on?”


    Was this an award to herpliance today?


    Millie’s head swayed softly as she voiced, “Shall we head homeward?


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    A multitude of attire awaits me there, untouched by time’s embrace.”


    “Who decreed these garments unwearable?” Marcus inquired with a somber countenance, urging her


    gently toward the shop attendant.


    “Pray, where lies the dressing chamber? Lead her thence.”


    In due course, their path led past an emporium devoted to women’s footwear, and Marcus drew Millie


    within its alluring confines.


    “Slip into these lofty heels. An opulent selection shall be ours.”


    The shop assistant, buoyant and ebullient, reveled in the promation and promptly advanced to


    render introductions.


    Millie sought the perfect fit amidst several pairs, wondering if this trend would persist, when they


    passed by a jewelry store, perhaps he would even acquire a diamond for her.


    At length, Marcus observed intently as Millie deliberated over six pairs of shoes.


    And Marcus, with a flourish of generosity, secured them all in her name.


    As Marcus gracefully glided his card, Millie discreetly edged back, evading the pangs of witnessing the


    price tag that might stir her heart.


    Seated within the automobile’s embrace, Millie closed her eyes, feigning weariness to avert another


    stop, hoping to elude further expenditure.


    In the present moment, Millie’s yearning revolved around umting ten million dors, an aspiration


    she was determined to fulfill.


    Whether Marcus would ept it or not, she had to substantiate her words beyond mere bravado.