Though he knew her feet were perfectly fine, he pretended to consider her request, but didn’t immediately consent.

“Can I, honey?” Millie asked, her voice softer still.

This time, Marcus agreed without hesitation, “If you want me to carry you, how could I refuse? Come on up.”

Taking a couple of steps, Marcus bent slightly, allowing Millie to climb onto his back.

As she settled herself there, Millie’s arms wrapped around his neck, and she smiled, a secretive expression playing on her face. The feeling of his strong back beneath her fingers was both secure and blissful.

“What did you mean by what you just said?” Millie asked after they’d gone a few paces, tucking her hair behind her ear.

“What?” “Just as you said, ‘how could I refuse to carry you?'”

Millie’s tone was tinged with displeasure. She wasn’t unreasonable. If Marcus truly didn’t want to carry her, she would walk without complaint.

As soon as Millie finished her question, Marcus’ laughter filled the air.

“I’m afraid if I don’t carry you now, you might be reluctant to let me later.”

E L A ‘s L I

you mean?” Millie’s confusion

remained silent, refusing to answer no

from the mountain, they arrived at the hotel that Kai

the bathroom, Millie was guided by Marcus towards the bed, where he tenderly kissed her

him away and murmured, “I’m

wondering about Marcus’ boundless energy. Didn’t he need rest too? The idea of

foreheads touching, Marcus spoke

without a price. When you asked me to carry you down the mountain today, I thought you might owe me

and she finally understood Marcus * concern earlier on the

day, Marcus and Millie bid farewell

Stay a little longer,” Kai urged, still waiting for an answer

meeting to discuss the development of the Tea Mount when I return. If there’s any progress, I’ll inform you, Mr. Bryant,”

Kai hesitated before nodding.

“Okay.”

and headed back to Preagend,

Lengthy journey, Millie drifted into sleep. Upon waking, she discovered the car had stopped at the entrance of Preagend Hospital, with Marcus

exited the car and spotted Marcus quickly making

Millie followed. Marcus reached

and a chill settled

here? Did he feel the need to personally deal with Darin? These thoughts flashed

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