NovelEnglishMarcus took Millie’s hand and kissed it tenderly.
A chill ran up Millie’s spine from the kiss, and looking into Marcus* she in. down to on her loving eyes, finally gave Bending put slippers, she agreed, “Okay, I’ll stay.”
Marcus’ face broke into a triumphant smile.
“You mentioned the medicine wouldn’t work without me. Now that I’m here, has your fever decreased?” she asked.
Guiding Millie to the window, Marcus smiled.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe moment she learned of his high fever, she had been worried. Last night, she had awoken several times to check his temperature.
Marcus’ smile widened.
“Of course. It’ll go down with you here.”
At the window, Marcus moved behind Millie and gently arranged her hair, letting it cascade over her back. His touch was filled with joy.
As he played with her hair, Millie felt cherished by this man.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
She turned, stood on her tiptoes, and leaned in to kiss Marcus.
Marcus realized that he was battling a cold and feared passing it on to Millie, so he resisted the urge to kiss her.
With Millie close to him, Marcus took a step back, putting distance between them to prevent the possible spread of his illness.
Millie reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck, smiling.
“Just one kiss.”
With a tender kiss, Millie stepped back.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“You remain here. I’ll go to the supermarket to buy something,” she said, thinking of her newfound passion for cooking.
“I’ll accompany you.”
“You rest at home. I’ll return soon,” she insisted, almost wishing she could tie Marcus to the bed to ensure his rest and speedy recovery.
Marcus drew Millie close, reaching to caress her face when a deliberate cough interrupted them.
“Ahem.”
The sound cfrom the doorway, where Celeste stood, her expression sour.
She hadn’t expected to walk in on them embracing.
Millie, feeling a flush of embarrassment, quickly broke away from Marcus arms.
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