“He’s in the lounge nearby. Follow me, please.”

Trenton turned, heading toward a bookshelf. He raised his hand, pressing a part of the wall thatconcealed a door.

Millie blinked in surprise, then promptly followed Trenton into the room. The interior was elegantlyappointed. Marcus reclined on a sofa, his form draped against the cushions, his eyes closed in evidentweariness.

“Miss Brown, I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your care for Mr. Thomas.” Trentonaddressed Millie, then discreetly shut the door.

Approaching the sofa, Millie was about to reach out and assess Marcus ‘ even with his he temperature.Yet, eyes closed, accurately captured her wrist, drawing her closer to him.

A startled yelp escaped Millie’s Lips.

He cradled Millie’s head against his chest, his strong chin replaceing rest atop her head, caressing ittenderly.

“I’ll ask Trenton to manage things at the design department and grant you some time off. Could youspare the afternoon to be by my side?”

His tone was laden with weariness and a note of entreaty.

He couldn’t be certain if Millie would agree. She was a dedicated worker through and through.

Marcus’ fever was so intense that even through the layers of fabric, Millie could feel the radiatingwarmth from his body. Indeed, likening him to a furnace wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

Ailing as he was, Marcus seemed almost akin to a vulnerable, gentle giant, his usual sternness andcoldness rendered feeble.

Nestled against his chest, Millie gave a nod.

“ALL right, I’ll accompany you to the hospital.”

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“No, I don’t want to go to the hospital. Trenton just brought some medicine.”

Millie’s gaze fell on the unopened medicine box resting on the table.

“Release me first, and then take the medicine.”

He relinquished his grip on Millie.

She retrieved the medicine from the table, unsealing it before fetching some warm water to aid hisintake.

As Marcus swallowed the pills, the bitterness triggered an instinctive furrow in his brow.

“Have some water.”

Anticipating the bitterness, Millie promptly offered a glass of water.

Once the medicine was taken care of, Millie tidied up the table, catching Marcus’ gaze fixated upon her,a soft affection evident in his eyes.

“Let’s head home,” proposed Millie.

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