“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.

reached for the warm quilt beside her, and stretched out

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

After some time, Marcus approached the

matter?” Millie tured to him

expect me to sit by the fire all night?” Marcus retorted

a while, her body stiffening in the process. She understood that no one could remain seated all night. She shifted towards the wall, making space for Marcus

is. Just

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

than her own.

blue shirt was neatly tucked into a

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