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

for rest. He shifted his tall frame aside, lifting the blanket and

hesitated. Was he

Marcus’s impatience grew, evident in his

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

the adjacent bed, she added, “I’ll sleep right here, next

he grasped

Millie

Marcus’s voice

turn off the light?

“Sure.”

was finally engaging with her.

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