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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.

don’t feel like eating. I want to sleep.” Millie’s voice was thick with sleep,

her waist and hoisted her up, urging, “Come

settled into their bones. Millie must have been famished. If she neglected to eat now, she would wake up hungry in the middle of the

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

to carry you out Like this, for all to see,” Marcus teased as he

“Humph!”

indignant sound as she

have been grateful for his attentiveness, but Millie was spoiled

the bed, took a sip of water, and

dining area was located in a hall where they ate alongside the

their places on a mat, where they were served simple