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!”

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

then, Marcus’ phone began to

“Pass me my phone.”

“Sure.”

the table and handed it to Marcus.

across the screen, Marcus

“Hello.”

you’re still up. What are

you reach me?

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