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 get some

the bed’s head, she began preparing it for rest. He shifted his

guard, Millie hesitated. Was he actually inviting her

impatience grew, evident in

found his unreasonable attitude somewhat irritating. Yet, she prioritized his well-being and spoke gently, “Honey, you’ve just undergone surgery. Sharing a bed might risk your stitches if I accidentally touch your

bed, she added, “I’ll sleep right here,

quilt, he grasped her hand, determinedly

Millie cautiously joined him

she settled, Marcus’s voice

turn off the light? It’s

“Sure.”

relieved he was finally engaging

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