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

the bed’s head, she began preparing it for rest. He shifted his tall frame aside, lifting the blanket and gesturing to

Millie hesitated. Was he actually inviting her to

Marcus’s impatience grew, evident in

well-being and spoke gently, “Honey, you’ve just undergone surgery. Sharing a bed might risk your stitches

added, “I’ll sleep

grasped her hand, determinedly wanting her beside

after a moment, Millie cautiously joined him in

settled, Marcus’s voice

off the light?

“Sure.”

more, Millie switched off the light, relieved he was finally engaging with her. Dealing with a

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