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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.

voice was thick with sleep, one side of her face buried in

placed his hand on her waist

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

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 he fetched her coat, held her hand, and assisted

“Humph!”

was an indignant sound as she slapped the

woman would have been

rising from the bed, took a sip of water, and allowed Marcus to

dining area was located in a hall where they ate alongside

mat, where they were served