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Chapter 1007

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

With his instruments stowed, the doctor concluded his task and exited the room. Harlan’s fingersbrushed against his chin, a wry smile gracing his lips.

Marcus averted his gaze, directing his attention elsewhere as he silently bided his time, awaiting thepassage 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 onshielding her from the extent of your injury. After all these years, it’s the first occasion I’ve witnessedyou so genuinely captivated by a woman,” Harlan observed.

Marcus withheld his response. He knew that Harlan’s grasp of their relationship would eventuallymaterialize, an inevitability he couldn’t forestall.

Absorbing Marcus’ silence, Harlan shifted gears and asked, “Would you like to dine here? I can havesomeone 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 thatshe had prepared food for him. Among the culinary multitude, Millie’s creations tailored to his tastes

were unrivaled.

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

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

Marcus’ body registered a faint shift. Ryan had been absent from the scene for five years. The Morganfamily had never offered a comprehensive explanation, fueling rumors that Ryan had met a tragic end.Marcus had never subscribed to that account.

“Five years of absence, and there’s no mystery. During this span, he likely honed his skills whilemaintaining a low profile. The day of retribution for Rosa draws ever nearer,” Harlan commented.

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 unwittinglysuccumbed to addiction, and despite the Faulkner couple’s concerted efforts, rehabilitation hadremained elusive. Rosa’s path led her to Raven Island for recovery.

In the midst of Marcus’ imminent execution of an assassin whose target was Victor, Rosa intervenedunexpectedly, stepping into the line of fire. The result was Marcus’ bullet piercing her chest andclaiming her life.

Ryan had been seized by immense anguish; his vow of retribution was aimed squarely at Marcus forthe debt of blood owed.

The enmity between the Morgan and Thomas families, stretching back to Victor’s era, had beenstemmed 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 up later.” Millie glanced up at him, a confused expression on her face.

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.