“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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Millie awakened, feeling

Marcus materialized, tenderly lifting her and guiding her downstairs to the car, with dinner on the

the car, Millie gently stroked her soft hair, stretching her Limbs

as she wondered why Marcus opted for dining out. Was he

of provisions at home, Marcus replied, casting a glance

and his gaze turned concerned. He hoped Millie would indulge in the meal,

escorted to their table by the

in quick succession. Upon gazing

selecting a

Millie eagerly engaged.

this lobster,” Marcus recommended, delicately preparing it for

Millie savored

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