Chapter 1040

“Why is he being punished?”

Why had Claudia done this to Marcus?

“Jonah was injured and hospitalized. We hurt him, but he deserved it.

He hurt Mr. Thomas first,” Derek explained, outlining the events that had transpired.

So this was an act of revenge?

Millie’s frown deepened.

As she followed Derek into the old house, Millie’s eyes fell upon Marcus, who was kneeling in front of

the door. Though he knelt, his back was straight, his innate arrogance evident even in this submissive

position.

The night was cold, and Claudia sat in the hall, her expression stern and dignified.

Millie’s lips felt dry as she bit down on them. She knew that if Marcus didn’t want to kneel, no one could

force him to.

He was doing this out of respect for Claudia.

Millie moved forward.

Approaching Marcus, she watched as he turned his body to one side, his frown deepening at the sight

of her.

Why was Millie here? And at this late hour? She should be asleep at home.

Glaring at Derek, Marcus snapped, “Derek, did you forget what I said?”

Derek’s head dropped in apology.

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“Mr. Thomas, I’m sorry…”

“I came here myself. It has nothing to do with Derek,” Millie interjected, coming to Derek’s defense.

Seeing that Marcus’ anger had not abated, Millie whispered, “I can’t fall asleep without you.”

At her words, Marcus’ anger seemed to lessen. He was unable to resist Millie’s gentle tone.

Recognizing this, Derek wisely excused himself .

“Honey, I can’t be with you tonight. I’ll have someone take you back.

Sleep well when you get home.”

Millie remained still, biting her red Lips.

“I’ll stay here with you.”

She couldn’t bear to see Marcus suffer. Having been punished to kneel down by Gianna in her

childhood, she knew the pain of it.