“That’s regrettable. My dietary restrictions make it difficult for me to dine out at present. We’ll have to


    postpone our meal.”


    “Fasting?” Marcus replied, his voice tinged with irony.


    “You bear the weight of the Thomas family’s affairs, so I won’t detain you with trivialities. Farewell for


    now,” Jonah returned, his own smile devoid of warmth.


    “Before you go, Uncle Jonah, allow me to offer some advice. There are those you can challenge, and


    others who, merely by thinking of them, may invite disaster.”


    Jonah’sughter, feigned and hollow, met Marcus’ ears as both agreed to conclude their conversation.


    As Marcus hung up, his face clouded over, his eyes reflecting a storm’s fury, filled with a predatory


    hunger.


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    As darkness settled, Millie awakened, feeling disoriented at first.


    Shortly thereafter, Marcus materialized, tenderly lifting her and guiding her downstairs to the car, with


    dinner on the evening’s agenda.


    In the car, Millie gently stroked her soft hair, stretching her Limbs and yawning.


    “Going out for dinner? I could whip up something at home,” she said, her thoughts rifying as she


    wondered why Marcus opted for dining out. Was he simply too famished to await a home-cooked


    meal?


    “We’ve run out of provisions at home, Marcus replied, casting a nce at her ruddy face.


    He noticed her chin had sharpened slightly since her return from the countryside, and his gaze turned


    concerned. He hoped Millie would indulge in the meal, regaining some lost weight.


    Arriving at a restaurant, they were escorted to their table by the host.


    A medley of sulent dishes arrived in quick session. Upon gazing at the sumptuous spread,


    Millie’s appetite awakened.


    “Dig in,” Marcus urged, selecting a piece of meat for her te.


    Millie eagerly engaged.


    “Try this lobster,” Marcus rmended, delicately preparing it for her.


    Her eyebrows arching, Millie savored a bite.


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    “This meat’s incredibly tender,” she dered.


    Marcus, contentment in his eyes, wiped his hands and sipped red wine, watching Millie enjoy her meal.


    Observing the time, he set down his ss, announcing, “You continue eating. I need to visit the


    restroom.” An appointment awaited him.


    The instant Marcus departed, Millie felt a searing stare. Turning, she identified Nancy, also dining at the


    venue.


    Though not fully recovered, Nancy had insisted on leaving the hospital, never anticipating encountering


    Millie.


    Moments earlier, she’d observed Marcus personally attending to Millie’s meal, a spectacle that filled her


    with a turbulent blend of envy and resentment.