Once the waiter had served the food, the two began to eat.
"Oh," Marcus' chopsticks lurched, "I have something to do shortly and must leave the country for a few days. Take care of yourself while I'm gone."
Laura laughed, "Do you really think I'm a baby who can't take care of myself?"
[In my heart, you will always be a little kid who must be cared for.] Marcus said in his mind.
He added uneasily, "Don't forget to study hard. As long as you pass one subject, I will ......"
Then he remembered something and said, "How about I will take you to meet pretty actresses?"
"Why not a...