Following her class, Millie returned to her hotel room, brewing a cup of tea to quell the turmoil in her heart.

The thought that Marcus had glimpsed the contents of her bag kept her from finding calm.

The door swung open, and Marcus entered the room, his gaze falling upon Millie holding a teacup. He used his foot to shut the door behind him.

Millie was taken aback. Hadn’t he gone to the office for work today? “Would you Like some tea? I can make you a cup,” Millie offered, her voice slightly unsteady under his gaze.

Accepting the tea, Marcus took a sip while his eyes remained fixated on her.

“Where’s the item?”

cheeks warm with embarrassment, Millie sought to divert the conversation by saying, “I don’t understand what you’re referring to. I need to step out for a moment.” Millie

that day, she

concealed the

it, but the thought of someone discovering it made her hesitant to do

Marcus wouldn’t allow Millie to leave. He leaned against the edge of the table and

do you plan on wearing it?” he inquired, alluding to

a mixture

teasing me.

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resolve would remain unyielding, firmly anchored to his

push, distanced herself

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