After Marcus finished his tenth grape, Millie sensed it was the right time.

Rising, she cleansed her hands before asking, “Shall we watch TV? I can turn it on for you.”

She harbored concerns that he might struggle to sleep, having eaten just before.

Marcus, in his anger, seemed akin to a defiant child; his cool, handsome features belied an underlying ability to cause exasperation.

Why wouldn’t he communicate with her?

With an impassive face, Marcus made it clear he had no interest in watching TV.

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bed, Millie suggested, “Then let’s

it for rest. He shifted his tall frame

he actually inviting her

inaction, Marcus’s impatience grew, evident in his

irritating. Yet, she prioritized his well-being and spoke gently, “Honey, you’ve just undergone surgery. Sharing a

added, “I’ll sleep right

grasped her hand, determinedly wanting her beside

moment, Millie cautiously joined

Marcus’s voice

turn off the light? It’s too

“Sure.”

the light, relieved he was finally engaging with her. Dealing with a

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