Substitutee Marriage: Fallingg For My Ugly Wifee

Chapter: 196
Millie pivoted her gaze towards the distant landscape, cupping her cheeks in
contemplation.
Marcus’ patience was wearing thin, and he realized that Millie’s fiery
temperament was in part a product of his own tolerance.
With a firm grip, he held Millie’s shoulder and hoisted her up, his voice laden with
reproach. “Why the tantrum? Remember, you kicked someone into the lake! Do
you really think it wouldn't have any consequences?”
The vice-like grip on her shoulder felt painful. Were his hands crafted from iron?
Caught on the back foot, Millie felt compelled to protest, her glossy dark eyes
radiating frustration. “I don’t owe you an explanation. I didn’t invite you here. I let
Derek know that I wasn’t hungry, so I planned to skip lunch. What are you still
doing here? Your high and mighty talk seems to be just a cover to torment me
until my shoulders crumble.”
Millie's petite face was contorted by discomfort.
Marcus’ handsome features twitched slightly. The sight of this woman,
vehemently arguing with an air of haughty defiance, was far from what one would
consider ladylike behavior.
Perhaps she seemed more refined whenever she wore a mask.
Nevertheless, upon witnessing Millie's discomfort, his resolve wavered. He eased
the pressure on her shoulder and the corners of his mouth curled slightly.
“So, you've finally decided to speak up. Have you decided to abandon your
stubborn silence?”
“You're hurting me! Of course, I'm going to talk. I'm not an idiot,” she countered.
“Do you have a head injury?” Marcus’ gaze zeroed in on the swath of fabric
encircling Millie’s head. It was something he had noted initially but hadn't
received any response to.
“Whether I'm injured or not is none of your concern. Please spare yourself the
embarrassment of meddling. Even if I were in excruciating pain, I wouldn't accept
a penny from you for medication.” Millie lifted her chin, dismissing Marcus with a
show of indifference.
“I said it concerns me, therefore it does. You look like a mess. Let me check if
you've been bitten by ants. You're overreacting, bandaging yourself with this
hideous fabric. Could you look any less displeasing?”
Marcus’ imposing figure leaned forward, his arm assertively drawing Millie
against his sturdy chest. Cradling her neck, he held her head steady while he
worked to untie the fabric around her head.
Indeed, the band around her head was in poor taste. She had torn it from a hand-
basket meant to protect her from pricks.
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Hands off! I'd rather be repulsive if it
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means I can embarrass you,” she
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Marcus’ chest, she couldn't escape
his strong, masculine scent, which
was unfamiliar and overwhelming.
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Marcus let a subtle smile creep onto his lips, almost invisible. He found her
verbal defiance somewhat entertaining.
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However, that amusement vanished
when he noticed a damp,
blood-stained spot on the band. His
dark eyes instantly narrowed,

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His hand carefully traced her scalp until he found the wound hidden under her
hair at the back of her head.
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His fingers gently probed the injury,
revealing the broken skin and swollen
area around it, It was concealed well
beneath her hair, escaping immediate
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“Don’t touch me! Who said you could touch me?” Millie stiffened up, her
discomfort palpable under Marcus’ gentle touch.