Burning Passion: Love Never Die
Chapter 877

“I came to invite you for a meal. I closed up shop early upon hearing your husband’s arrival andprepared 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 thecountryside. Since your grandma isn’t here, it’s my duty to extend hospitality. Let’s go.”

With a conspiratorial tone, Joan cast a glance at Marcus, who was occupied with selecting oranges inthe yard.

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

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

The evening unfolded with a delicious meal at Joan’s home, complete with her renowned bread and anassortment of delectable dishes.

Following the dinner, Millie even took the initiative to assist Joan with washing the dishes beforedeparting 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 stallduring my school days, she’d always treat me to one. She’s truly a generous soul.”

A smile played across Marcus’ lips.

“They were delicious.”

He recalled that Millie had mentioned her meal at Joan’s place during their phone call the previousnight, 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, Marcuswaited patiently. Passersby couldn’t help but steal glances at him, mesmerized by his strikingpresence. Exiting the store with her purchase, Millie unexpectedly crossed paths with Roland, whoappeared to be on a similar errand.

Roland’s gaze naturally turned towards Marcus, standing on the sidewalk. There was no doubt-he wasMillie’s husband. Tall and robust, his magnetic charm was evident even in a casual stance.

Rumors had swirled that the watch on Marcus’ wrist was worth over a million dollars. Roland had neverencountered such opulence in their small town.

In a single moment, Roland recognized that he paled in comparison-not as tall, not as handsome, andcertainly not as wealthy as Marcus,

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

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

In the wake of his slumber, he’d awakened to the revelation of Marcus * arrival driving the Rolls-Roycethat was beyond his wildest imagination. Millie was taken aback by Roland’s unexpected change indemeanor, 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 hispresence.