“Have you ever served in the military?”

“The place where I stayed was much harsher than the military,” Marcus remarked as he added more sticks to the fire.

Upon hearing his arrogant response, Millie pursed her lips. Humph! Perhaps he had experienced hell?

Yet, in the flickering glow of the fire, Marcus’ face remained strikingly handsome.

Millie approached the fire, squatting down beside it. Why did this man have to be so good-looking? It seemed like a waste for someone so ill-tempered to possess such a charming countenance.

As they sat before the fire, Marcus remained fixated on the flames, while Millie scrolled through the photos on her phone, occasionally stealing glances at him.

and colder, she set her phone down, reached for the warm quilt beside

she lay on the bed, sleep eluded her. It had been a perilous day. She picked up her phone, recalling that she had downloaded a TV series. Even without intemet access, she could watch

some time,

Millie tured

Do you expect me to sit by the fire all night?”

her body stiffening in the process. She understood that no one could remain seated

sleep it is. Just

settled onto the bed, one arm resting above

glanced at his legs. They were far lengthier than her own. Encased in straight brown pants,

upward. The hem of his blue shirt was neatly

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