The doctor inclined his head, conferring, “Alternatively, I could facilitate the dressing changes at your


    residence. Convenience is paramount.”


    “No need. I’ll duly present myself each night,” Marcus resolved.


    Given the expansive expanse of ulceration on his wound, he couldn’t fathom Millie witnessing his


    vulnerability.


    With his instruments stowed, the doctor concluded his task and exited the room. Han’s fingers


    brushed against his chin, a wry smile gracing his lips.


    Marcus averted his gaze, directing his attention elsewhere as he silently bided his time, awaiting the


    passage of the half-hour interval.


    “Seems like you’re quite eager to rush back and catch a glimpse of that girl? And you’re keen on


    shielding her from the extent of your injury. After all these years, it’s the first asion I’ve witnessed


    you so genuinely captivated by a woman,” Han observed.


    Marcus withheld his response. He knew that Han’s grasp of their rtionship would eventually


    materialize, an inevitability he couldn’t forestall.


    Absorbing Marcus’ silence, Han shifted gears and asked, “Would you like to dine here? I can have


    someone prepare it.”


    “No, thank you,” Marcus declined.


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    In his recent conversation with Millie, her suggestion of waiting for him to return for dinner indicated that


    she had prepared food for him. Among the culinary multitude, Millie’s creations tailored to his tastes


    were unrivaled.


    Han’s brows knitted as he processed Marcus’ refusal.


    “Do you recall Ryan? Today, I glimpsed someone bearing a striking resemnce to him.”


    Marcus’ body registered a faint shift. Ryan had been absent from the scene for five years. The Morgan


    family had never offered aprehensive exnation, fueling rumors that Ryan had met a tragic end.


    Marcus had never subscribed to that ount.


    “Five years of absence, and there’s no mystery. During this span, he likely honed his skills while


    maintaining a low profile. The day of retribution for Rosa draws ever nearer,” Hanmented.


    The specter of Rosa, felled by Marcus’ bullet, flickered through his thoughts.


    Rosa, the Faulkner family’s youngest daughter, had also been Ryan’s beloved. She had unwittingly


    sumbed to addiction, and despite the Faulkner couple’s concerted efforts, rehabilitation had


    remained elusive. Rosa’s path led her to Raven Ind for recovery.


    In the midst of Marcus’ imminent execution of an assassin whose target was Victor, Rosa intervened


    unexpectedly, stepping into the line of fire. The result was Marcus’ bullet piercing her chest and


    iming her life.


    Ryan had been seized by immense anguish; his vow of retribution was aimed squarely at Marcus for


    the debt of blood owed.


    The enmity between the Morgan and Thomas families, stretching back to Victor’s era, had been


    stemmed from power struggles.


    If the individual resembling Ryan bore such an uncanny likeness, he was almost certainly Ryan.


    When Marcus returned home, he found Millie busy putting away the dishes.


    “Clean it upter.” Millie nced up at him, a confused expression on her face.


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    Marcus took her hand and guided her to sit down. “Have dinner with me.”


    He looked over the table and noted that there was still plenty of food left.