Millie withdrew her hand, interpreting his words as an implication that she was unsatisfied with her desires.

Pouting, she warned, “Tease me once more, and I’ll leave you to rest alone.”

This approach seemed to have an effect on Marcus.

“No more teasing. I promise. To answer your question, the doctor might have said three days for most, but do I look like most? With my resilience, three hours suffice.”

“Fine, since you’re awake, you should rest well. Don’t speak too much; recovering from surgery isn’t trivial. I’ll fetch some soup from the cafeteria.”

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Millie felt a mix of emotions as she realized Marcus had woken up much earlier than expected. Initially embarrassed by her bold move, she was ultimately relieved; her fears about his prolonged unconsciousness had been unfounded.

Aware of his recent blood loss and consequent weakness, she understood the importance of providing him with nourishing food.

“Hurry back,” Marcus requested.

“I’ll be quick,” promised Millie, picking up the thermal jar from the counter.

request stemmed from hunger, and with a sense of joy, she agreed to

her, Marcus simply didn’t want her to

Trenton that Marcus had regained consciousness, suggesting he

their conversation, nodded

“Mr. Thomas,” he greeted.

everything; we’re secure here. No suspicious characters in the

returning with the soup, Millie found Trenton concluding his

its encasing cast, Millie had

enjoy Millie’s attentive care. His injury, while unfortunate, provided an unexpected opportunity to be doted on by his

the hearty soup,

the matter? Is it too salty? Not to your taste?” Millie asked, concerned,

unashamedly bold stare,

don’t want to be fed with a spoon. I want you to feed me

shock, nearly spilling the soup. Flustered, her cheeks and ears flushed with a deep

your luck,” she responded, feeling a mix of embarrassment

Marcus softly touched her elbow with a

him intently. Since their relationship had grown closer, Marcus, when alone with her, often exhibited a shamelessly

removed his hand, maintaining

this soup, or I’ll call the

mouth to drink the soup

to sulk, his face long and mood visibly soured. He drank the soup she fed him

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