“In the culinary realm, my skills may wane, but in nurturing you, I excel. Might this action mend the fabric of my perceived shortcomings?”

Millie’s words ceased, comprehension dawning as the root of his vexation revealed itself. Yet, the scale of his reaction in response to a minor matter left her contemplative; why had this infinitesimal detail triggered such turmoil within him?

However, the male ego was often fragile. A mere spotlight on their skill deficiency held the power to wound their ego.

“Honey, my apologies. In my eyes, you’re unmatched,” Millie expressed earnestly, her words a soothing melody to bridge the fleeting divide.

At these words, Marcus finally smiled, a glimmer of warmth amid the shadows.

As Millie’s assertion of his culinary ineptitude reached his ears, puzzlement knitted Marcus’ brow.

After all, he was but human, not a deity. Certain tasks remained elusive due to his dedication to weightier concerns,

astonishment, a solitary sentence had caused the fall of this man’s countenance. Was Marcus too

her head and tasted

for your health; you should have more of it.” Millie’s voice was

face. What was she planning for after

Marcus enjoyed two full bowls of the fish soup, not letting her

Marcus looked at Millie, asking, “Is there anything else we

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and she could take care of the remaining tasks within the day. They could head straight back to Preagend the next day. Did Marcus want to leave so soon? His work usually kept him busy, making an

Mount tomorrow.”

Mount was a renowned tourist destination, blessed with lovely weather, Coincidentally, Marcus had been invited to examine a

perfect chance to

never been there before. By the sound of the name, she assumed there

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