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.

sense of joy, she agreed to buy soup

want her to be

the ward with the jar, Millie informed Trenton that Marcus had regained

conversation, nodded and

“Mr. Thomas,” he greeted.

their safety. “I’ve checked everything; we’re secure here. No suspicious characters in the

with the soup, Millie found Trenton concluding his

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

His injury, while unfortunate,

the hearty soup, Marcus suddenly stopped opening his mouth for

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

bold stare, made an

with a spoon. I want you to feed

spilling the soup. Flustered, her cheeks

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

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

their relationship had grown closer,

his hand, maintaining a

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

Marcus complied, opening his mouth

mood visibly soured. He drank the soup she fed him without any sign of gratitude

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