Chapter 900

After enjoying the hot spring for a while, a sense of disappointment settled over Marcus; he still hadn’t

seen all of Millie’s figure. Intent on expressing his affection, he gently lifted her face and kissed her

forehead, then her moist eyes, the graceful bridge of her nose, and finally, her inviting lips.

His tender actions made Millie feel cherished and protected.

Realizing that time was slipping away, they ended their soak and returned to the dressing room.

After Millie changed and exited the room, Marcus, Kai and his wife waited in the hall.

Kai handed Marcus a room card, and exchanged a brief nod as Millie approached, Kai and his wife

then departed.

Slipping the card into his suit pocket, Marcus turned to Millie.

“Let’s go.”

Confusion crossed Millie’s face as she realized Marcus wasn’t leading her towards the entrance they

had used earlier.

“Don’t we exit from that side?” Millie inquired, looking puzzled.

“There’s another exit we can take,” Marcus replied, guiding her towards the alternative path.

After walking a distance, they reached the back mountain of the hot spring, and Millie understood why

Marcus had chosen this exit.

As they descended the mountain, the surroundings were bathed in a soft glow, with plants and unusual

stones reflecting the light. Absorbed in the scenery, Millie questioned Marcus, “Have you been here

before?”

“Never.”

“Are you sure? You seem to know your way around,” Millie observed, skepticism in her eyes.

Marcus chuckled.

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“Look at the map, my dear. You’re overthinking things.”

“Okay.” Millie’s cheeks colored with embarrassment at her naive question, but she was resolved not to

be considered “foolish.

Continuing their descent, Millie slowed when she spotted a couple playfully interacting. The boy lifted

the girl onto his back, her anger giving way to a contented smile.

The sight made Millie wonder what it would be like to be carried by Marcus, She wanted to voice this

thought but hesitated, realizing Marcus had never carried her like that before, Would he feel the same

joy as the girl seemed to?

“What are you looking at?” Marcus asked, turning to follow her gaze.

Millie took hold of his arm and requested, “Honey, my feet are aching. Can you carry me on your

back?”

“Are your feet really hurting?”

Marcus looked at her, then at the short distance they’d covered. Millie nodded, a loving expression in

her eyes.

Marcus smiled, recognizing her true intent.