Chapter 67

"Come on, you stupid kid. Didn't you see the two getting all lovey-dovey?"

"But it's so rare to see—"

"They don't want to see you now, so stay away. I can't believe Pierce has such moments too. Pigs will fly at any moment now. Also, guys, do you remember that Pierce had someone he loved?"

"Yes! That time when he offered himself in exchange for a hostage and almost died when a bullet hit his chest, right? When he was severely injured and losing consciousness, he kept mumbling someone's name. Could it be Millie?"

"I don't know. His voice was too soft back then, and it was also very muffled. But I know it's a name."

"If it wasn't Millie…"

"Let's pretend nothing ever happened. Come on, get going."

…

After getting into the car, Millie said hesitantly, "It's not every day that you get to meet them. Why don't you hang out with them a little more? I can drive back on my own, or maybe hail a cab back. I have to drop by the studio to handle some matters too."

"That works too. You can ta