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.

mood, she

"Are you full?"

Millie nodded enthusiastically, "Yep!"

"Alright, let's get

"Okay."

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

entrance of Grandstone Institute was bustling, with students

many curious glances, especially since she was arm-in-arm with an impressively handsome

whispers around them, Millie looked back at Murray, her smile radiant, "When can I

Grandstone Institute was curious about the

side, Millie wouldn't dare show off their

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

clearly uninterested in

seemed oblivious to his disinterest, her excitement undimmed. "It's wonderful, Murray. Every second with you is a joy." With those words, she suddenly faced him, her ponytail swaying

are true. The campus beauty is

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