Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Murray, you're back?" Millie's eyes lit up with surprise as she stood up, her bright, starry eyes focusing on him.

Murray asked with a straight face, "What are you doing here?"

"I was waiting for you. I called you earlier today, but you said you were too busy, so I had to wait until you were off work to come over. I hope I didn't interrupt your work." Millie's voice carried a hint of apprehension, her gaze flitting uncertainly.

"No, you didn't." Murray slowly shook his head.

"That's a relief!" Her smile returned, only to fade as she hesitated, "Murray, I'm hungry."

Millie looked down with her cheeks puffed out in a pout.

Murray began, "Come on, let's go grab something to eat."

"Really? Awesome!"

They ended up at a cozy restaurant, where Murray barely touched his food while Millie delighted in the array of traditional delicacies.

subdued mood, she spoke

"Are you full?"

Millie nodded enthusiastically, "Yep!"

nodded. "Alright, let's get you back

"Okay."

the car pulled up, Millie hesitated before opening the door, turning to Murray, "Aren't you coming in?"

Grandstone Institute was bustling, with students heading

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by his side, Millie wouldn't dare show off

Murray had promised Millie a title. He had fulfilled his promise,

remained silent, clearly uninterested in meeting

second with you is a joy." With those words, she suddenly faced him, her ponytail swaying

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