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She messaged Reilly, who quickly responded that the baby hadn’t arrived yet but would soon. Rylie shared more details about the pregnancy, piquing Millie’s interest further.

Meanwhile, Marcus fielded three consecutive phone calls, discussing an upcoming visit from an overseas delegation. After settling the details, he returned to the room to find Millie asleep, her phone still clutched in her hand.

Marcus delicately took Millie’s phone from her hand, then turned and closed the window to ward off the chill of the night.

It was not until dinner time that Marcus gently nudged her shoulder, saying, “Honey, it’s time for dinner.”

In this temple, mealtimes were strictly scheduled; miss it, and the next opportunity to eat wouldn’t be until morning.

Blinking out of her daze, Millie opened her eyes, rubbing them wearily.

“Get up. They are already eating,” Marcus encouraged.

eating. I want to sleep.” Millie’s voice was thick with sleep, one side of her face buried in the pillow,

placed his hand on her waist and hoisted her

have been famished. If she neglected to eat now, she would wake up hungry in the middle of the night, possibly developing

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doing? I said I don’t want to eat,” Millie

heartless. I’m doing this for your well-being, and you regard me as a nuisance. I guess I’ll have to carry you out Like this, for all to see,” Marcus teased as

“Humph!”

indignant sound as she slapped

would have been grateful for his attentiveness, but Millie was spoiled and still swatted at

bed, took

a hall where they ate alongside the temple’s monks, the room enveloped

found their places on a mat, where they were served simple noodles. Though the meal was far from extravagant, Millie’s hunger was