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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down the bed, Millie suggested, “Then let’s get some

shifted his tall frame aside, lifting the blanket and gesturing to the space beside

Was he actually inviting her to

her inaction, Marcus’s impatience grew, evident in

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

bed, she added, “I’ll sleep

grasped her hand, determinedly wanting her beside

Millie cautiously joined

she settled, Marcus’s voice

off the light?

“Sure.”

switched off the light, relieved he was finally engaging with

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