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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.

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

placed his hand on her waist and hoisted

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 night, possibly developing a

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I guess I’ll have to carry you out Like this, for all to see,” Marcus teased as he fetched her coat, held her

“Humph!”

indignant sound as she slapped

return, Marcus pinched Millie’s cheek playfully. Any other woman would have been grateful for his attentiveness, but Millie

bed, took a sip of water, and allowed Marcus to lead

in a hall where they ate

found their places on a mat, where they were served simple noodles. Though the meal was