Chapter 1074

Marcus 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.

The 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.

“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 came from 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.