Chapter: 340
Leon's profession as a doctor granted him knowledge about medications and
their usage. However, the fact that the doctor did not directly inform her earlier
left Millie with a sense that he might have intentionally withheld the information
from her.
Millie contemplated the possibility that Leon might have instructed the doctor to
withhold any information from her intentionally. The thought lingered, leaving her
with a sense of uncertainty and suspicion.
Considering the doctor’s reluctance to divulge further details, Millie made up her
mind not to press any further with her inquiries.
Leon's behavior was erratic and unpredictable. Perhaps he preferred to keep his
assistance anonymous.
Despite his apparent impatience during their encounters, she was surprised to
discover his clandestine aid in securing her grandmother’s medication. It
appeared he was not as unfeeling as she had initially perceived.
Her hopes now rested on the doctor swiftly reaching Leon and his ability to
continue assisting with the medicine procurement. She vowed to remember and
appreciate his benevolence.
Upon Millie’s return from the hospital, night had draped itself across the sky.
Despite the late hour, the housework assigned by Celeste awaited her
unyieldingly.
As soon as she entered the house, Millie saw the cleaning tools placed in the
center of the living room — the rag, mop, bucket, and maid's uniform.
Celeste, swathed in a long dark blue dress and absorbed in her television
viewing, rose and switched off the large LCD screen at Millie’s arrival. She
approached the somewhat stunned Millie.
“Your tardiness implies a desire to shirk your responsibilities,” Celeste chided
icily.
Observing Millie's silence, Celeste continued her reproach. “Merely having
wedding photographs with my son doesn’t entitle you to be the lady of the
Thomas family. 1 aspire for a glamorous, well-matched, and well-reputed
daughter-in-law, which you, unfortunately, are not.”
Millie was undeniably attractive, but her reputation in high society was marred by
disgrace. Celeste’s card-playing companions, already gathered upon her late
arrival at the club, wasted no time in indulging in derogatory gossip about her.
Rumors accused Millie of a myriad of misdeeds, including theft, truancy,
promiscuity, and flirtations, during her school years.
One affluent lady even asserted that her less fortunate relative had a child who
shared the school with Millie, corroborating the veracity of the aforementioned
allegations.
Outraged, Celeste struggled to contain herself. Once an untouchable lady of high
status, she found herself the pitied object of these people for being related to
such a daughter-in-law.
Having issued her instructions to Millie, Celeste retreated to her quarters.
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Millie gave her cheek a resigned pat,
stretched her arms, and steeled
herself for the reality of her situation.
As long as she resided in this house,
these tasks were her responsibility.
She picked up the bucket and moved
to collect water, ready to begin the
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As minutes morphed into hours, the sprawling mansion was alive only with
Millie's activity. The cool night air provided little relief from the sweat sheen her
exertions produced.
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Wearied to her core, Millie lugged the
water-filled bucket downstairs,
pausing to wipe her brow. She
caught a glimpse of the study room,
where the door was ajar and a soft
light spilled out. Marcus remained
inside, immersed in business
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Swiftly averting her gaze from the
study, Millie continued her mopping
and cleaning tasks with haste.
Another hour elapsed before she
concluded her cleaning, leaving only
the still-illuminated study untouched.
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Marcus was still awake!
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