“Miss Brown, we commend your bravery in providing information. Our departure is imminent. May your recovery be swift,” they offered before leaving.

After the police left, Marcus entered the room, a lunch box in his grasp.

Despite Millie’s diminished appetite, she recognized the necessity of nourishment.

At the sight of the lunch box, Millie’s grip tightened around his hand, a pang of guilt enveloping her. The roles had shifted from patient to caregiver; Marcus now attended to her needs.

“Honey, I apologize for causing you worry. Is your fever gone?”

Her intention to assess his condition was met with his swift interception, his grasp restraining her touch.

“I’m fine. Focus on eating something; it’s essential for your recovery.”

container opened, Marcus ladled a

the agony of his injury seemed nonexistent, let alone

took measured bites before settling into his embrace, the rhythm

her back onto the bed, Marcus nestled beside her, enfolding her

eternally.” Her words resonated with earnest

— only two figures occupied her thoughts. Her elderly grandmother and Marcus, intertwined with her deepest

unwavering support served as her cornerstone. Fueled by their love, she drew strength

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and embracing her fate would extinguish the possibility of

traversed the back of his hand, their hues

concern-had the poison

hand, Marcus bestowed a

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