Chapter 1355
Substitute Marriage: Falling For My Ugly Wife
It was inconceivable that such an apparently insignificant caterpillar could unleash such intense
suffering.
In agony, Shera sought retribution by crushing the caterpillar under her heel.
âThe pain is unbearable, you creepy creature!â she wailed, her voice quaking with the torment she
endured.
Millie released a relieved sigh, a fleeting sense of justice settling over her, and resumed her forward
march.
Soon after, Marcus and Trenton caught up, their eyes drawn to the bizarre tableau before them.
Millie had one hand pressed protectively against her belly, and Shera, holding up her inflamed and
swollen hand, stood in silent defiance, refusing to back down.
Trenton, puzzled by the scene before him, asked, âDid you both fight?â
In the tense silence that followed, neither Millie nor Shera uttered a word.
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Marcus was solely focused on Millieâs well-being. He shot a quick, disapproving look in Sheraâs
direction and then turned his attention to Millieâs belly, concern etching his features.
âDid she hit your belly?â he inquired, his eyes aflame with anger.
Millie moved her lips, but Shera spoke up first. âMy hand got hurt too. Itâs all swollen.â
It turned out that Millie had taken action as well.
Millie couldnât help but roll her eyes at Sheraâs complaint. She acted just like her sister, always
complaining first after her wrongdoing.
She then turned to Marcus and Trenton and asked with genuine concern, âAre you both okay? Are you
hurt?â
Marcus placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder and answered, âWeâre fine, donât worry too much. Sit
down and rest.â
Though the attackers had come at them aggressively, it wasnât a simple task to eliminate them
completely.
Millie shook her head, anxious to keep moving. âNo, we need to keep going.
Those people will catch up with us soon.â
Marcus, removing his coat and placing it on a nearby rock, insisted that Millie sat down.
âRest for now. Before we continue, we need to address something, or weâll never shake them off.â
After making her sit, Marcus fixed his ice-cold gaze on Shera.
She failed to notice the menacing look in his eyes. She clenched her fists and considered Millie
unworthy of Marcusâs concern.
She believed Millie to be putting up a charade.
Sheraâs sore and swollen hand seemed to go unnoticed by those around her.