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.

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"Are you full?"

Millie nodded enthusiastically, "Yep!"

"Alright, let's get

"Okay."

Grandstone Institute. After the car pulled up, Millie hesitated before opening the door,

was bustling,

Millie drew many curious glances, especially since

around them, Millie looked back at Murray, her smile radiant, "When can I introduce you to my roommates? They're dying

about the enigmatic man dating

when another woman was by his side, Millie wouldn't

changed. Murray had promised Millie a title. He had fulfilled

clearly uninterested in

Millie 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 gently behind her as she leaped up,

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