He resolved to take her back to the hotel and summon a physician. Her pallor
troubled him, stoking fears of frostbite.
“I can manage to walk,” Millie protested weakly, her cheeks flushing with
embarrassment.
“Are you truly capable of walking?” Marcus’ tone was both gentle and firm.
Silenced by his question, Millie's protests died on her lips. She was so fatigued
that standing seemed an insurmountable task, let alone walking.
Resignedly, she decided to relish the comfort and stability of Marcus’ arms.
She lowered her head, inhaling the fresh scent of him. It smelled so pleasing.
Huh?
What was she doing? Noticing that Millie was sniffing him, almost like an
affectionate puppy, Marcus inhaled sharply, his brow furrowing before a faint
smile tugged at his lips.
This woman was endearing.
As Millie looked up, she caught Marcus’ smile. Its warmth, as radiant as sunlight,
was a rare sight.
She felt a thawing sensation, as if the ice around her heart was melting
incrementally with his warmth.
With Millie securely in his arms, Marcus approached the door.
His towering frame seemed to accentuate the room's low ceiling. The sound of
their movement drew the attention of those outside.
Aware of their impending departure, Derek quickly took a sip of water.
Since embarking on the mission to find Millie, Mr. Thomas’ stern countenance
had kept them on edge, so anxious that they dared not even drink.
Their fears had been compounded after discovering the snow pit and worrying
that Millie might have fallen into malevolent hands.
In their frantic search, they hadn't stopped, even sweating in the freezing
weather.
Millie turned her head from the security of Marcus’ embrace.
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“Ma'am, I'm sorry to have disturbed
you, but we'll be leaving now. I'll bring
you your clothes tomorrow.” She was
so embarrassed. This was the first
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“You're really going to leave now? Why don't you stick around and rest for a little
bit longer?”
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Her husband gently held her hand
and remarked, “Let them go, dear. It's
getting late. I'm sure they need to go
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The older gentleman assumed that
the younger couple must have a lot
to discuss after something so big
had happened. It would be better for
them to go home and talk things out.
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