In the latter part, it seemed that Millie was assuring herself more than anyone else.

The plush carpet had cushioned the pen’s fall. It looked intact from the outside, but Millie remained concerned. She carefully removed the pen cap and inspected the pen’s nib, the most fragile part.

She had a bit of savings, but replacing this pen would certainly be beyond her means.

Millie lowered her gaze and held her breath.

“No, it’s not damaged.” The nib was just fine. Millie could hardly contain her joy.

She was all cheer, moving about excitedly on Marcus’ lap.

“See, it’s not broken!”

the pen out to Marcus, implying that he had no reason to hold it against her in

then, Marcus’ phone began to vibrate on the

“Pass me my phone.”

“Sure.”

vibrating device from the table and handed it to Marcus. The

screen, Marcus

“Hello.”

and you’re still up.

you reach me?

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