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.

hunger, and with a sense of joy, she agreed to buy soup and return

simply didn’t want her to

with the jar, Millie informed Trenton that Marcus had regained consciousness, suggesting he

their conversation,

“Mr. Thomas,” he greeted.

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

Trenton concluding

Millie had

attentive care. His injury, while unfortunate, provided an unexpected opportunity

of the hearty soup, Marcus

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

an unashamedly bold

be fed with a spoon. I want you to feed me with your mouth,” he

soup. Flustered,

luck,” she responded, feeling

elbow with a gentle

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

removed his hand, maintaining a

open your mouth and have this soup, or I’ll call the doctor for

opening his mouth to drink the soup

his face long and mood visibly soured. He drank

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