“That’s regrettable. My dietary restrictions make it difficult for me to dine out at present. We’ll have to postpone our meal.”

“Fasting?” Marcus replied, his voice tinged with irony.

“You bear the weight of the Thomas family’s affairs, so I won’t detain you with trivialities. Farewell for now,” Jonah returned, his own smile devoid of warmth.

“Before you go, Uncle Jonah, allow me to offer some advice. There are those you can challenge, and others who, merely by thinking of them, may invite disaster.”

Jonah’s laughter, feigned and hollow, met Marcus’ ears as both agreed to conclude their conversation.

As Marcus hung up, his face clouded over, his eyes reflecting a storm’s fury, filled with a predatory hunger.

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awakened, feeling disoriented

guiding her downstairs to the car, with

Millie gently stroked her

could whip up something at home,” she said, her thoughts clarifying as she wondered why Marcus opted for dining out. Was he simply too famished to await a home-cooked

run out of provisions at home, Marcus replied, casting a glance at her

countryside, and his gaze turned concerned. He hoped Millie would indulge in the meal, regaining some lost

a restaurant, they were escorted

in quick succession.

in,” Marcus urged, selecting a piece of meat for her

Millie eagerly engaged.

lobster,” Marcus recommended,

arching, Millie savored

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