NovelEnglishRecognizing her grandmother’s worsening condition, Millie understood she couldn’t avoid visiting. After a brief contemplation, she asserted, “My grandmother’s health declined last night. I’ll remain at the hospital for a few days. Once this issue is resolved, I’ll return. Now, I’ll gather a few clothes from upstairs.”
This seemed the only feasible option to Millie, but Celeste perceived it as a defiance, considering that everyone else usually followed her orders, except Millie.
Soon after, Millie descended with her belongings, only to face a fuming Celeste.
“Millie, must you opposeat every tum? This is for your well-being and the family’s welfare. Why must you insist on going? Furthermore, your grandmother has been stable, so a brief absence won’t cause any harm. Are you deliberately trying to provoke me?” Celeste’s anger surfaced.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAmid Celeste’s rant, Millie’s phone rang once more. Anticipating that her grandmother’s condition had worsened again, she answered the call.
Teresa, typically composed, wouldn’t call unless in dire straits.
Ending the call, Millie stated, “I’ll undergo a medical check-up upon my return to ensure I haven’t been infected.”
Frustration palpable, Celeste snapped, “Is it truly necessary for you to go?”
Millie’s response was resolute. “I’m sorry, but I must.”
A call from Bria reached Marcus.
“Mr. Thomas, there’s an issue. Your mother is furious, and her heart rate has escalated significantly. After a medical examination, the doctor attributed her condition to anxiety,” Bria reported.
A frown creased Marcus’ forehead as he inquired, “Why?”
“It’s related to Millie. They had a heated argument recently.” Bria elaborated.
“Provide more details,” Marcus demanded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Millie was en route to the hospital when Celeste discovered news of a malaria outbreak there. Concerned, Celeste urged Millie not to go.”
Bria amplified the disagreement.
After concluding the call, Marcus tightened his grip on his phone, his brow furrowing. Millie had even chosen to leave their home.
Upon returning from a late-night engagement, Marcus found his bedroom vacant and devoid of any trace of Millie.
Exiting his room, Marcus entered Celeste’s chamber, where Bria was presenting a bow of anger- relieving medicine.
“Mrs. Thomas, here’s your medicine,” Bria announced.
While Celeste lay on the bed, Marcus asked if she wished to undergo a medical check-up.
“No, thank you. I’m fine. I acted with Millie’s best interests in mind, yet she completely disregarded my counsel. Furthermore, she places great importance on her grandmother but dismisses the significance of our family. She seemed to intentionally fall ill to harm us,” Celeste divulged. Marcus compressed his lips, absorbing Celeste’s accusations against Millie. He responded, “Take your medicine.
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