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.

with a sense of

simply didn’t want her to

that Marcus had regained consciousness,

conversation, nodded

“Mr. Thomas,” he greeted.

“I’ve checked everything; we’re secure here.

the soup, Millie found Trenton

its encasing cast, Millie had to help him eat, spooning

seemed to enjoy Millie’s attentive care. His injury, while unfortunate, provided an unexpected opportunity to be

spoonfuls of the hearty soup, Marcus

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

Marcus, with an unashamedly bold stare, made an

spoon. I want you

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

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

his request, Marcus softly touched her elbow with a gentle smile. “Why not try it?”

expression turning firm, stared at him intently. Since their relationship had grown closer, Marcus,

his hand,

or I’ll call the doctor

mouth to drink the soup she

began to sulk, his face long and mood visibly soured. He drank the soup

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