NovelEnglish“He’s in the lounge nearby. Follow me, please.”
Trenton turned, heading toward a bookshelf. He raised his hand, pressing a part of the wall that concealed a door.
Millie blinked in surprise, then promptly followed Trenton into the room. The interior was elegantly appointed. Marcus reclined on a sofa, his form draped against the cushions, his eyes closed in evident weariness.
“Miss Brown, I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your care for Mr. Thomas.” Trenton addressed Millie, then discreetly shut the door.
Approaching the sofa, Millie was about to reach out and assess Marcus ‘ even with his he temperature. Yet, eyes closed, accurately captured her wrist, drawing her closer to him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA startled yelp escaped Millie’s Lips.
He cradled Millie’s head against his chest, his strong chin finding rest atop her head, caressing it tenderly.
“I’ll ask Trenton to manage things at the design department and grant you stoff. Could you spare the afternoon to be by my side?”
His tone was laden with weariness and a note of entreaty.
He couldn’t be certain if Millie would agree. She was a dedicated worker through and through.
Marcus’ fever was so intense that even through the layers of fabric, Millie could feel the radiating warmth from his body. Indeed, likening him to a furnace wouldn’t be an exaggeration.
Ailing as he was, Marcus seemed almost akin to a vulnerable, gentle giant, his usual sternness and coldness rendered feeble.
Nestled against his chest, Millie gave a nod.
“ALL right, I’ll accompany you to the hospital.”
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“No, I don’t want to go to the hospital. Trenton just brought smedicine.”
Millie’s gaze fell on the unopened medicine box resting on the table.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Releasefirst, and then take the medicine.”
He relinquished his grip on Millie.
She retrieved the medicine from the table, unsealing it before fetching swarm water to aid his intake.
As Marcus swallowed the pills, the bitterness triggered an instinctive furrow in his brow.
“Have swater.”
Anticipating the bitterness, Millie promptly offered a glass of water.
Once the medicine was taken care of, Millie tidied up the table, catching Marcus’ gaze fixated upon her, a soft affection evident in his eyes.
“Let’s head home,” proposed Millie.
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