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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.

want to sleep.” Millie’s voice was thick with sleep, one side

his hand on her waist and hoisted her up,

been famished. If she neglected to eat now, she would wake up hungry in the

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

regard me as a nuisance. I guess I’ll have to carry you out Like this, for all

“Humph!”

was an indignant sound as she slapped the back of his

Millie’s cheek playfully. Any other woman would have been grateful for

settling in. Millie stretched before rising from the bed, took a sip of water, and allowed Marcus to lead her

located in 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