Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Murray was officially out of the game from that moment on.

...

Millie was in good health and received the vaccine in time, quickly turning the corner from danger. After a thorough check-up at the hospital, confirming no critical issues, they returned to the island.

Just in case, Murray arranged for a doctor to go with them to take care of Millie.

In the room, Millie lay weakly on the bed while the doctor was checking on her.

Murray stood by the bed. Several times, he thought about stepping out for a smoke, but then Millie said, "Babe, I'm scared..."

"Please don't leave me alone, okay?"

"What if another snake comes to bite me? Oh no..."

Remembering how Millie had risked herself to save him, Murray's heart softened. "Okay, I won't go. Just cooperate with the doctor's check-up."

Millie nodded, her eyes

doctor removed the

her, and she leaned into him, resting against his chest.

The doctor assured

"But it hurts..."

applied the medication on it. Bear

While talking, Murray's mind

College track meet but insisted on finishing the 800-meter run. Afterward, her

a faint redness around her eyes. Murray had called her foolish, saying she shouldn't have run in the first

Besides, it hurts so much. Why are you still scolding me?" "Babe? What are you thinking about?" Seeing he hadn't responded, Millie propped

you say?" Murray snapped back

it's hard to

is. Will my leg look terrible then?" The thought of having two snake bite marks on

made her frantic.

could that be? Trust in modern medical technology. And even

the waist and mumbled into his embrace, "Would