He was concerned that she might be wearing herself out.

“Madam, let me handle this for you,” he offered.

Caught off guard and slightly embarrassed by being discovered in such an intimate situation, Millie couldn’t help but blush. However, she politely refused, “I can manage. Thank you.”

It seemed that no matter who took over the duty of caring for him, she wouldn’t feel entirely at ease.

“Well, if you’re certain. I may not be as gentle as you are since I’m a man. Anyways, I’ll step outside. Let me know if you need any assistance.”

After Trenton took his leave, Millie resumed her task of wiping Marcus’s body, paying close attention to removing the sweat that had appeared on his skin to prevent a fever.

Every stroke she made was tender and meticulous.

task was complete, she emptied the basin in the bathroom and caught a glimpse of her disheveled reflection in the

that she would take a shower and kindly requested privacy, just to be

provided a rough

closed the ward’s door to grant her the privacy she

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wanted to avoid any accidental intrusion, so she gave him a heads-up

inside the bathroom, Millie closed the door behind her and prepared to take

soothing sound of running water filled

and he slowly opened his eyes, feeling weak

come up with a faint smile. His first thought was that the operating room was a far from

earlier than expected. The doctor had predicted at least three days of unconsciousness, but Marcus had different plans,

heard the sound of

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