“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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darkness settled, Millie awakened, feeling disoriented at

and guiding her downstairs to the car, with dinner

car, Millie gently stroked her

said, her thoughts clarifying as she wondered why Marcus opted

out of provisions at home, Marcus

noticed her chin had sharpened slightly since her return from the countryside, and his

they were escorted to their table

in quick succession. Upon gazing at the sumptuous spread, Millie’s

selecting a piece

Millie eagerly engaged.

Marcus recommended, delicately

eyebrows arching, Millie savored a

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