“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.

down, reached for the warm quilt beside her, and stretched out on the

up her phone, recalling that she had downloaded a TV series. Even without intemet access, she could

began watching. After some

Millie

sit by the fire all

that no one could remain seated all night. She shifted towards the wall, making space for Marcus to

sleep it is.

expression, Marcus settled onto the bed, one arm resting above his head, and

They were far lengthier than her own. Encased in straight brown pants, they

swallowed and surreptitiously gazed upward. The hem of his blue shirt was neatly tucked into a golden belt.

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