Chapter 24

Millie tried to avoid pressing on Pierce's wound and stayed as close to the edge of the bed as possible. Somehow, Pierce also moved toward the other edge, leaving a large gap between them.

A stifling, ambiguous atmosphere filled the room.

Millie's breathing grew rapid, and despite the passage of time, she remained wide awake.

She had never shared a bed with a man before. While she was with Stefan for three years, they had never done anything intimate.

Suddenly, Millie noticed Pierce's breathing was labored and irregular.

"Pierce, are you okay?"

She poked him, only to find his skin burning hot.

Quickly, Millie switched on the light to check his condition. Pierce's face was flushed with an unnatural redness, and his forehead was covered in sweat.

He was having a fever.

His brows were kitted in pain, and he was muttering incoherently.

"Sammy..."

He seemed to be calling out someone's name.

Millie couldn't care less at the moment. She hurriedly called Tobias to inform him of the