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.

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

Marcus simply didn’t want her to

had regained consciousness, suggesting he

conversation,

“Mr. Thomas,” he greeted.

we’re secure here. No suspicious

Trenton concluding his

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

enjoy Millie’s attentive care. His injury, while unfortunate, provided an unexpected

spoonfuls of the hearty soup,

Not to your taste?” Millie asked, concerned, ready to

bold

want to be fed with a spoon. I want

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

she responded,

touched her elbow with a gentle smile. “Why

expression turning firm, stared at him intently. Since their relationship had grown closer, Marcus, when alone with her, often

removed his hand,

this soup, or I’ll call the doctor for an IV. It’s your

mouth to drink the

began to sulk, his face long and mood visibly soured. He drank the soup she fed him without any

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