Millie quickly left after saying that. The door of the lounge slammed shut, and her hands clenched into fists. She leaned against the door, feeling her heart race. It felt like something was gripping her, causing pain and making it hard to breathe. She tried to convince herself that she had grown indifferent to Winston, that she no longer loved him. But deep down, she knew it was all a lie.When he brought up divorce again, her heart faltered. Eventually, they still ended up getting divorced.Millie continued to pant, trying to compose herself. Unbeknownst to her, a tear slid down from the corner of her eye. Millie wanted to immerse herself in work right away. She aimed to occupy her time so that she could avoid feeling overwhelming sadness.In the lounge, Winston tightly gripped the divorce agreement. He slowly lifted his hand and delicately massaged his forehead, taking a deep breath. Despite his decision to divorce Millie, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease rather
"Your ID," He turned around and reminded Millie. Then, Millie placed her documents on the table.The official glanced up and asked, "Are you both sure about getting divorced? There's nothing you two can't work out by staying together. In fact—""We've made up our minds," Millie interrupted. There was a significant issue between them that they couldn't overcome—he didn't love her. Winston remained silent, his gaze fixed on the official. His demeanor was cold and unapproachable, and he seemed even more fierce with his icy expression.The official went straight to the point and reminded them, "Please be aware that there's a mandatory one-month cooling-off period for divorce. Even if you choose to proceed with your application today, it will not result in an immediate divorce. You will be required to return after one month.""Okay," they replied in unison. Millie thought that this was the time they were most in sync. The official gazed at the two of them for a moment. She seemed as
"Your grandma mentioned that he had been experiencing occasional heart pain for the past six months, but he didn't take it seriously because it only happened occasionally." Terrence's voice trembled slightly."I'll be… right there." Millie's mind went blank. She could save other lives, but she lost her composure when Arthur became ill."Drive faster, Winston," Millie reminded.Winston glanced at her. He noticed her eyes were red, and tears were streaming down her face. She appeared visibly flustered.Bifrost Hospital was 30 minutes away from the courthouse. Millie was stressed out by the traffic lights. She tried to relax by closing her eyes and taking deep breaths, but her heart wouldn't calm down.She fervently prayed for Arthur to pull through. What would happen to their family if something happened to Arthur? She couldn't bear the thought of life without him if something were to happen.Just as Millie panicked, a warm hand suddenly held hers.Winston gazed ahead, holding bac
Winston held Millie's hand and signaled her to remain calm.Sebastian removed his mask, glanced at them, and said solemnly, "He's not doing well."Upon hearing this, Millie took a step back. Without hesitation, Winston swiftly put his arm around Millie's waist and pulled her into his arms."What do you mean?" Julia asked, her voice trembling as she choked back her tears. Sebastian handed over the document and stated, "The patient is still under treatment. He has just gone into shock, and his condition isn't stable. This is a critical illness notice. Madam Layla asked you to sign."Sebastian's words hit Millie hard.Terrence lowered his voice and forced himself to calm down. While signing, he asked, "What are the odds?"Sebastian sighed. "It's hard to say."His words seemed to have given Arthur a death sentence. Millie's legs went weak, and memories of Arthur flashed through her mind.Terrence collapsed onto the chair. Winston rushed toward him and called out, "Terrence!"Ter
Millie appeared a bit lost, her hands dangling by her sides and eyes teary."Where did you go?" he asked in a hushed tone, his gaze filled with scrutiny."I was trying to get some fresh air at the outdoor seating area," Millie said in a gentle voice, and she seemed to be telling the truth."Arthur is fine now," Winston informed her.Millie approached Winston with a look of apology. "I apologize for the inconvenience I've caused you.""No need to apologize for that," he frowned, displeased with Millie's excessive formality toward him.Even though they were planning to divorce, he was still her husband. He couldn't simply stand by and watch as her grandfather fell ill. In the same way, Millie also followed Selma's wish and attended her birthday party."Regarding the divorce, I—" "Don't worry. We can discuss this after Arthur gets better," Winston cut her off. Millie's reddened eyes looked like those of a frightened deer, making her look delicate and pitiful. She bit her lip an
Millie was speechless after getting scolded. Terrence seldom raised his voice toward her in the past, but he consistently lost his temper whenever the matter involved Winston.Winston frowned and said quietly, "It's my fault, Terrence. Don't blame her.""Of course, it's your fault. Do you resent marrying Millie?" Terrence glared at Winston, his eyes filled with accusation.Winston gazed at Millie with conflicted feelings in his mesmerizing eyes.Millie avoided Winston's gaze, grasped Terrence's arm, and discreetly signaled for him to stop reprimanding Winston. The hospital was bustling with people. Winston was the CEO of Greer Group and a prominent figure in Yerwick. It wasn't a good look for him to be scolded by Terrence in public.Terrence was furious. "Are you still protecting him? Have you forgotten the pain he caused you? You don't even care about your life…"Before Terrence could finish his words, Millie interrupted him, "That's enough, Dad!"Terrence stopped talking.W
As soon as the elevator doors opened, Millie walked out. Watching her defiant figure, Winston felt a pang in his heart. It was as if a thorn had pricked it.Millie stopped at the entrance of the inpatient department. She then turned to face Winston, her hands properly placed in front of her. "Mr. Greer, this is as far as I'll go. I'm sorry for occupying your morning," she said gently. Winston hummed in response while his gaze lingered on her. He wanted to tell Millie that she could call him if she needed anything.However, before he could speak, someone called out, "Mills."The voice sounded familiar. Winston and Millie turned at the same time and saw Simon approaching with a bouquet and gifts. "Mr. Greer, you're here too," Simon said as a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes.Winston glanced at Simon coldly. With an icy tone, he countered, "Is that so surprising?"He and Simon were currently competing for the same land. Naturally, this made them rivals.Simon chuckle
In the ward, Simon stood by the bed and asked Terrence, "Mr. Caldwell, did the doctor say anything about Mr. Caldwell Senior?""He's fine now." Terrence sighed before adding, "He just needs to be more careful from now on. He should avoid stress and not get too worked up."Simon nodded slightly. "Mr. Caldwell, my father was supposed to come with me. But he had to go on an unexpected business trip, so he sent me instead. I hope you don't mind.""Don't be silly. Of course, I don't mind," Terrence replied while waving his hand.Then, he told Simon, "I'll ask Mills to book us a table later. Let's have dinner together."Simon looked at Millie, standing by the window with her arms crossed. Her eyes were glued to the black Porsche outside. Winston hadn't left yet. Millie lowered her head, feeling troubled. "Millie!" Terrence called out to her.Only then did Millie lift her head and retract her gaze. "Huh?""What's on your mind?" Terrence asked, glaring at her. He wondered if Winst
While in the hospital, Millie rubbed her arms to keep warm. Then, the person on the bed woke up.Millie turned her head and looked at the person on the hospital bed. Winston's eyes were dull and showed signs of exhaustion. Their eyes met, and neither of them said a word.The nurse entered and saw that Winston was awake, so she patiently asked about his condition.He just kept looking at Millie without saying anything.Millie glanced at the nurse, signaling that she could continue with her work. Winston seemed fine now."You're not allowed to drink anymore," Millie said, her voice calm and indifferent.He closed his eyes, turned his head away, and didn't look at her again.Millie frowned and asked, "What do you mean by turning your head?"Winston remained silent, unable to speak because of the tightness in his throat.Millie poured a glass of water and asked him, "Would you like some water?"He still remained silent.Millie grew impatient and said, "Then I'll call Eli to take
Other than that word, Everly couldn't hear anything else."Dad, I can't hear what you're saying at all." Everly was becoming frustrated.Thomas exclaimed, "I said, Mills!""Yes, you're talking about Mills. And then? What about her?" Everly was extremely confused.She picked up her phone to check the time—it was already 3:00 am.She was about to lose it. From New Year's Eve till now, she did nothing but take care of Thomas."Dad, why don't we just go to sleep?" Everly didn't want to listen anymore.Whatever it was, she would be nice to Millie and not go up against her.She didn't like Millie before, but that was simply because she disliked how obsessed Millie was with romantic relationships."Oh! Ah!" Thomas suddenly started grumbling as he threw back the blanket. "Why can't you understand?"He was getting agitated.Everly was also getting extremely agitated. What exactly did she need to understand?He wasn't even speaking loud enough."I mean your sister! Millie!" Thomas s
Everly, feeling exasperated, helped Thomas off the couch and took him to the bathroom.Thomas lifted his head. His face was flushed, and his eyes dazed over. "My daughter, my daughter, I didn't throw up…"Everly looked at the mess on the ground and felt a headache coming on. Thomas had already thrown up, yet he still claimed he hadn't."You're drinking so much even though you can't handle it!" Everly shouted."What are you saying? It's like you're saying, saying, saying… ugh!" Thomas immediately leaned over the toilet, unable to finish his sentence. It was like he was speaking in tongue twisters, and no one could understand him.Everly sighed. She twitched her nose and turned to go outside to wait for him.Ten minutes went by, and Everly had finished tidying up the house. There was no sound coming from the washroom where Thomas was.Everly furrowed her brows and called out, "Dad?"Fine. It seemed like he was going to end up sleeping on the toilet.Everly walked over and, as ex
"I'll go get your medicine for you. Wait a moment." Millie intended to get the medicine from the bedside table.But then, Winston grabbed her arm. His palms were sweaty, and when he held her hand, it felt so hot it was as if he might burn her.Millie looked down at him.Winston looked up at her face, worried that if he let go, she might disappear.However, he knew very well that Millie wanted to leave, and he couldn't stop her."Millie, do you really have to give up on me?" Winston asked again, seeming determined to get an answer.Millie furrowed her brows, breathing heavily."Do you have to?" He looked at her. "Hmm?"Millie felt her heart tighten, and she just couldn't bring herself to say, "I have to let you go.""Winston," she called to him.Winston had no more strength left in him, as if he couldn't wait any longer to hear those words from her.He suddenly bent over and fell to the ground.Millie paused for a moment, then she quickly crouched down. "Winston?"She immed
Millie tightened her grip on the doorknob and turned to look at Winston.He stood next to the coffee table, his hands dangling awkwardly at his sides. The expression on his face seemed profoundly sorrowful. Although they were close, it felt as if a huge ocean stood between them when he looked at her, making it impossible for him to bridge the gap.Winston made a slight groaning sound, licking his lips and breathing heavily. His body was also swaying a bit. His stomach felt extremely uncomfortable, churning violently as if he might throw up at any moment.What bothered him even more was the comment Millie had just made.She said, "Let's end this."End it? But how would they just end it? Then were her seven years over just like that? Did his guilt and regret count for anything?She could move on from him, love someone else, and marry them. But what about him? He could never forgive himself for the rest of his life…Could they just end it?"Millie. Tell me, how are we supposed to
"Listen." Millie bit her lip but finally mustered up the courage to speak. "Let's end this between us."During those years with him, she caused her family a lot of worry and concern. She no longer wanted her family to worry about her.Or perhaps, she had become scared. She didn't want to gamble with her feelings anymore."Winston, I admit defeat. I don't have the courage to go through this with you again." Millie's voice was choked with emotion as she struggled to hold back her sadness while saying this.Winston instinctively reached for her hand."Millie, you promised me. You said you'd give me a chance. Why?" His eyes suddenly turned bloodshot, and his voice was so hoarse it seemed like he could barely speak."There's no reason. The new year has begun, and I hope you get better. Don't come looking for me anymore." Millie pulled away from Winston's hand, turned around, and got ready to leave.He suddenly hugged Millie tightly and said, "Don't…"Winston's voice seemed to pierce
Millie opened the car door and pushed Winston inside the car.Winston fastened his seatbelt in the dark by himself.Millie got into the car and saw him sitting there quietly, which made her smile and sigh.Millie drove at a moderate speed. The road was busy, with many people out to watch fireworks, while others were heading home.Winston looked to the driver's side, his gaze fixed on Millie.Millie could sense that he was watching her, but she kept avoiding eye contact. Her mind was preoccupied with the messages her dad had sent.Let him go… The question was, could she give up on him?Millie furrowed her brow and rested her hand on her forehead, deep in thought."Did I make you hate me…?" Winston's raspy voice suddenly sounded next to her ear.Millie looked over at him with confusion."Does my drinking make you hate me?" he asked again, just like a child afraid of upsetting Millie."No." Millie shook her head.Despite having drunk too much, he still made an effort to pay at
After the video call ended, Millie placed her phone on the table.Thomas said to Millie, "Hahaha! Mills, look, he can't handle his drink!"Having been the son-in-law of the Caldwell family for three years, I only just found out that he can't hold his liquor."Millie gave a wry smile. This statement seemed to be a double-edged sword. For three years, he hadn't visited the Caldwell family even once. Winston was truly ruthless at that time.Winston quickly explained to Millie, "Millie, I haven't had too much. I can still drink, honestly."His face was completely flushed, and it was clear that his speech was slurred.The two of them had already finished a bottle of vodka.Thomas was even ready to switch to a different type of alcohol.Thomas had spent many years away from home and was quite a heavy drinker. His drinking ability was different from that of Winston.Winston could ask Eli to drink on his behalf if he didn't want to, but if Thomas was trying to win resources for Rach
At the dining table, Thomas and Winston started drinking vodka.The TV was showing this year's New Year Gala while Millie was quietly eating pierogi.She hadn't had homemade pierogi for three years, and they tasted so good. It felt like being back in her childhood, celebrating the New Year with her family. That was what made the festival truly special.Millie looked at her grandparents with a constant smile on her face. She felt happier than she had ever been before.She wished her parents were here too. Oh, those two…Just as she was thinking about this, her phone rang. It was Terrence calling.Millie answered the call without saying a word and pointed the camera toward Thomas.This year, Thomas had no one to drink with, so he turned to Winston for company.Terrence was lounging in the sun when he caught sight of Winston. His eyes widened in surprise, and he immediately set down his juice."Who is that? Am I seeing this right?" Terrence sat up straight, his voice filled with