What were the household staff doing? Why weren’t they answering the phone?
Rhea dialed the number once more, but nobody answered again. With a tinge of unease, she ced
her phone down.
Inside Cloud Vi.
The weekend had dawned, and Marcus had no work this morning. As Millie roused from slumber and
was about to get up, he asked her if they could have sex.
However, her body ached all over, prompting her to remark, “Your self -restraint could use some
improvement.”
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
She felt a deep weariness settle within her.
Marcus held her close within his embrace.
“me it on your irresistible charm.”
As he drew nearer, Millie sensed a pressure against her back.
A soft sigh escaped her Lips.
“Why do you have so much energy?”
“It’s not really a choice. After all, you treated me to a feast fit for kings. Some of those dishes are even
rumored to have special benefits for men.”
Millie’s cheeks flushed, her shyness palpable.
Marcus couldn’t help but chuckle, the scent of her hair filling his senses.
“Rememberst night? You insisted on whipping up that soup even while watching TV. Your sweetness
deserves reciprocation, and I intend to excel in all aspects, especially in bed.”
As she thought back on this, Millie found herself feeling somewhat ridiculous. She then cleared her
throat.
“The doctor mentioned that it’s beneficial for your wound. He suggested I prepare it for you, so I did.”
As Millie spoke, her voice gradually trailed off.
Upon seeing Marcus’ wound not healing as expected, concern filled her.
Each time the doctor visited to address Marcus’ wound, she would inquire about anything she could do
to assist.
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The doctor advised her to prepare a nourishing soup for Marcus, incorporating Chinese medicinal
ingredients Like ginseng, yam, white lentil, and rhodi. Her sole wish was for his speedy recovery.
Thus, she had cooked the remaining pilose antler and jujube for himst night.
Upon his return from his business trip, she sensed his exhaustion and eagerly wanted to infuse him
with energy.
Recalling the events of the previous night, Marcus found it amusing.
Millie had abruptly turned off the television and dashed to the kitchen while he held her in his arms.