"Please, let me show my gratitude!" Patrick insisted."Well... if we don't have any other plans, how about going golfing?" Terrence suggested abruptly.Patrick quickly nodded. "Sounds great! Mills, do you play golf?"Millie shook her head. She was talented in many things but golf wasn't one of them. Learning to play golf took patience, and she had none of that, except when she was trying to date Winston.Patrick was delighted to learn that Millie couldn't play golf. "Perfect! Simon's a great golfer! You should let him teach you!"With a nod to Millie, Simon responded, "If you're up for it."Millie saw how happy Terrence was. She didn't want to disappoint him, so she agreed.The biggest golf course in Yerwick City was located on the outskirts of town. Simon drove them there. During the journey, Terrence and Patrick talked fondly about old times and had a nice conversation. Millie sat in the front seat, occasionally snacking and chatting with Simon.There were numerous luxury c
Winston wore a casual gray outfit, and he seemed to be in a relaxed mood. However, his expression quickly turned sour at the sight of Millie. When he saw Simon standing behind Millie and holding her hands, his face twisted uglily.Joanna was shocked to see Millie and Simon there. All she wanted was to be alone with Winston.Simon released Millie's hands and stepped aside."What a coincidence," said Winston sarcastically.Millie gave him a disapproving look before replying, "Yeah, it's quite a coincidence, Mr. Greer."Winston glared at her, annoyed by her use of the term "Mr. Greer."Millie flashed Simon a sweet smile and suggested, "Simon, shall we carry on?"Winston narrowed his eyes. He hadn't expected Millie to address Simon so intimately after their blind date yesterday."Sure, let's have another game," Simon replied with a gentle smile."You know I can't beat you," Millie protested.Simon gave her a playful grin. "That's true. But you will owe me a favor if I do beat you
Sensing the tension in the air, Joanna immediately jumped in, "Winston, why do you always argue with Mills when you see her?"Winston looked away. His face was clouded with anger.Joanna forced herself to smile and added, "You two were lovers once. Even if you no longer have feelings for her, Mills is still a woman... Can't you just leave her be?"Millie became irritated hearing Joanna's words. While Joanna seemed to be advising Winston to ease the tension, she was actually mocking Millie. Millie knew exactly if Winston still had feelings for her, and she didn't appreciate Joanna being a busybody.Joanna approached Millie with a friendly tone of voice. "What a coincidence to run into you here, Mills! How about a friendly game of golf? The loser must do a dare. What do you say?"Millie smirked as she realized that Joanna was once again playing the role of mediator.Joanna, who knew Millie was good at almost everything but golf, blinked and feigned ignorance. "Mills, do you have an
"Joanna, aren't you going overboard?" Simon asked immediately."That's the point. It wouldn't be a challenge if it weren't daring, would it?" Joanna wiggled her wrist and flashed a smile at Simon, trying to appear innocent.Simon frowned at her. He clenched his right hand into a fist. He hadn't interacted much with Joanna before, and now he was beginning to see how unreasonable she could be."Fine," Millie said as she stepped forward to stand next to Joanna."You don't have to accept her challenge, Mills," Simon reminded her.Millie was never one to back down from a challenge. She meant it when she said she would do something. She raised an eyebrow and replied, "It's just a kiss. What's there to be afraid of? It's not like I haven't kissed someone before."Winston's expression turned colder as he narrowed his eyes. He wondered about the meaning behind her words. He called out, "Millie."Millie looked at him with a serene expression."Are you sure? Do you really want to compete
Millie missed her shot."Stay calm. Take your time," Simon advised her.Millie nodded and smiled at him.Winston was touched by her smile, but he quickly regained his composure. He realized his attention was on Millie when it should have been on Joanna.Joanna was quick to sink her ball into the hole. Her movements were fast and accurate. It was obvious that she was an experienced golfer.Winston redirected his attention to Joanna and clapped for her. "Great shot, Jo."Joanna blew him a kiss and smirked before saying sweetly, "Love you, Win!"Millie had been concentrating on the game, but Joanna's words managed to get into her eyes. It made her feel sick. In the end, she only managed to get two balls in the hole.Joanna tossed her club away and took a sip of water. She stood tall like a queen as she announced, "You've lost.""I will accept my loss gracefully," Millie replied calmly as she wiped her hands.Winston watched Millie walk away. He couldn't believe she'd listen to J
"You're still involved with the Greers. If you have no sense of shame, that's your business, but I certainly do!" Winston snapped.Selma was going to find out about their divorce if the news ever got to her ears, and he wasn't going to allow that. He needed to keep Millie under control until their divorce was finalized."Mr. Greer, you're not even ashamed to parade your fiancée in public. So, why should I be ashamed to kiss someone else?" Millie asserted firmly.Winston was stunned. He stared at Millie and squeezed her wrist tighter. Lowering his voice, he said, "Millie, I'm offering you an out. Don't test me!"Millie grinned seductively. She was enjoying Winston's obvious anger."Are you really offering me an out, or are you starting to panic?" Millie taunted him. She examined Winston's face closely with her doe eyes.Winston scowled in annoyance that he was so easily read. He gulped nervously, and his expression turned cold as he sneered, "Millie, we're getting divorced. Do you
For a moment, Winston looked as though he was about to explain. Outside, Simon asked, "Mills, have you found your phone?" Winston felt a finger hook on his. He looked down to see Joanna staring at him, confusion in her eyes. What was he doing? Why did he let her go upon seeing Millie walk in?"I've found it. Let's go," Millie said and followed him out. Joanna could tell that Winston's mind was somewhere else. She couldn't be bothered to play golf anymore. "Let's go." Joanna got up and walked out, dissatisfaction written across her face. Winston noticed her foul mood and followed her. "Jo," he called her name softly. Joanna pushed him away angrily, frustration visible in her eyes. Their perfect alone time was entirely destroyed. Ever since he met Millie, his eyes would always fall on her. The second Millie walked in, he let her go. Actions that happened unintentionally were usually reflections of one's subconscious. Although Joanna loved Winston and was willing to m
Seeing as he had no idea, Jake took his phone out immediately. He'd taken a screenshot upon seeing the headlines. Thus, he read it out for Winston, "Simon Brings Dad to Visit Caldwells. Millie Caldwell and Winston Greer Divorce Speculation!" Winston frowned, and his gaze fell on Jake's face. He coughed softly and continued reading the next headline, "Harrisons Visit Caldwells. Millie and Simon to Tie the Knot Soon!" Jake felt guilty upon reading it. The media was too daring in their write-ups. They'd only gotten a picture. Everything else was a product of their imagination. How could it be that their wedding was approaching? He took a peak at Winston. The lights had been dim enough in the room. With the air of iciness around him, Jake couldn't even look at him. After hearing the headlines, his mood soured even further. "The third headline…" Jake coughed and touched his nose. He glanced at Winston, seemingly asking for permission to continue. Winston gritted his teeth an
The man was wearing a loose sweatshirt with black pants. On top of that, he wore a long padded coat. His tall stature made him stand out among the other students. He looked even more like a student because of his outfit.Millie was a bit surprised when the person happened to look up in her direction. The two of them stood gazing at each other from across a wide asphalt road.Millie walked over and asked, "What are you doing here?"Winston pressed his lips together and didn't answer her question. Instead, he asked her, "Why are you here so late?""I asked you first." Millie looked up at him, determined to get an answer."Just trying to revisit some memories," he said calmly. He ran a hand through his hair before putting both hands in his pockets.Millie hummed in acknowledgment."What about you? You're not from the University of Yerwick, are you?" he laughed.Millie looked at him with a calm expression, as if nothing could really stir her interest."I have quite a few memories
Millie felt guilty, squeezing the orange in her hand so hard it was almost about to burst. She mumbled softly, "I mean, is it alright that Winston also came to the Spring Festival?"Layla placed the items on the table, then sat down on the couch and asked, "Why? Doesn't he have a home to go to?"Millie hesitated. That was a tricky question to answer."Got kicked out by the Greer family?" She eyed Millie with an intense gaze that was overwhelming and quite fierce.Millie didn't dare speak, but she still had to answer, "No."Layla gave a cold smile and immediately asked, "So why isn't he going back to his own home for New Year's Day and instead coming to ours? Is he crazy?""Grandma, he…" Millie wanted to explain."I don't agree," Layla stated flatly, dismissing any further explanations.Millie choked up and quietly looked over at Arthur.Arthur's expression grew more serious, as if he agreed with what Layla had said, and he turned his attention to the television."You're not e
Winston could sense that Millie was helping him to look better in front of the elders.Millie's demeanor remained as gentle as ever.The more he pursued her, the more he felt unworthy of her. She was really too outstanding.It was true that with some people, the more one got to know them, the more one would fall in love with them.Meanwhile, some others became less noteworthy as more people got to know them.Winston sincerely expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Millie."He felt grateful regardless of whether she was willing to give herself another chance or if she once loved him.Millie looked down and said, "No need to thank me. I'm giving you a chance, but it's also a chance for myself.""Winston, even if I'm not with you, I won't love anyone else again."One painful experience of love was more than enough for her.Winston chuckled softly and said with a deep voice, "That's my fault. Regardless of whether we end up together in the future or not, Millie, don't turn down som
"Are you complimenting me?" Winston suddenly felt like he turned into a fool in front of Millie.He couldn't understand what she said anymore, whether it was good or bad things. All he knew was that Millie was in front of him, and simply seeing her made him feel content.Millie could tell that Winston didn't seem to be in his right mind today. She wouldn't tease him anymore, then.Soon, an attendant served the food.The sound of the cello gently filled the room, and it sounded quite pleasant. It was a rare quiet night, and Millie had been tired recently. It was quite nice to suddenly enjoy this gentle moment.Millie was about to slice into some foie gras when Winston handed over a small piece of steak. "Try it. It's delicious," he said.Millie looked at Winston. He didn't make a move and just stared at her as she started eating.Millie pressed her lips together, not feeling her spirits dampen at all.The steak he gave did taste quite good.Winston noticed she enjoyed it, so he
Eli nodded and said, "Okay."Winston asked him, "How's the matter I told you to handle?""Don't worry, Mr. Greer. We'll definitely get the bag that Ms. Caldwell likes," Eli replied with a smile.Millie couldn't help but feel sorry for Eli. It seemed that Eli really had a hard time.The atmosphere inside the car was somewhat quiet.Eli wanted the couple to talk a bit more, so he started a conversation by asking, "Ms. Caldwell, did Madam Layla and Mr. Caldwell senior give Mr. Greer a hard time?"Millie looked up and casually said, "Not really. My grandpa is in a good mood."Winston was shocked. "Huh? He was in a good mood?"How nice of them! They immediately kicked him out!"Does that mean Madam Layla isn't in a good mood?" Eli smiled.Millie quickly shook her head and said, "No, my grandmother was really polite and even told Winston to say less."Winston was speechless. Millie managed to make something unpleasant sound quite nice.She was quite good at keeping her reputation
Winston was genuinely flustered. He probably never got this nervous, even when he was discussing deals worth billions of dollars.Millie poured him some coffee, gesturing for him to drink some water as well and to calm down a bit.Winston held his coffee cup and hesitated for a moment without taking a sip. He turned to Millie and asked, "Is there any hope for me?"Millie chuckled.Winston was actually a pretty interesting person when he was not being a jerk.Was there any hope for him?"I don't know," Millie said, shaking her head deliberately.A trace of frustration was evident in Winston's deep-set eyes. What did Millie mean by that?"Could you please say some nice things about me in front of Mr. Caldwell Senior and Madam Layla?" he asked as he sighed, feeling quite wistful.Millie looked down and said, "What good are nice words? Back when I insisted on marrying you, didn't Mrs. Greer and Mrs. Greer Senior also put in a good word for me?"He still was not listening to anyth
Layla hummed softly to herself as she picked up her cup and took a sip of coffee."Mr. Caldwell Senior. Madam Layla. I'm sorry I'm only visiting you today." Winston started off with a very formal tone.Millie could really sense the disharmony between Winston and her grandparents."There's no need to apologize. We don't have any special relationship. Even if you don't come to see us, we won't say anything about it," Layla muttered.Winston choked up. She wasn't wrong."After I married Millie, I didn't visit you two. That was my mistake," Winston admitted.Layla, upon hearing that, set her cup down on the table with a sudden motion. He dared to talk about that matter? How dare he?Winston suddenly found himself unable to speak.Millie felt frustrated. Winston was really quite brave. He even dared to bring up the topic of marriage.It was a relief that Layla only set the cup down and didn't tell him to leave.It was clear that Layla was holding back her anger.The atmosphere su
"Are you trying to provoke me?" Winston asked, his expression becoming serious.Millie shrugged, indicating she didn't mean anything by it.However, anyone with a keen eye could tell that she was trying to provoke him.Eli was quietly laughing to himself in the back.He felt relieved to see that the relationship between the two of them had thawed to the point where they could joke around like that.It seems that Winston wasn't deserving of death and still had a chance to save himself."I'm not using reverse psychology; think about it. Do you actually want to come in or not?" Millie shrugged and stood aside, inviting him in.Of course, Winston had to go in. There was no backing out at the last moment. Millie would never let him live it down if he did."I'm going!" he said firmly.Millie chuckled. "There's no chance of escaping now.""Just one thing," Winston said with a hint of pleading in his voice.Millie squinted at him with confusion,"When I can't handle it, please help
Millie felt embarrassed by her slipup."It's really hard to see you even once," Winston complained. Yesterday, he even went to the research lab, but the staff there said she was out on some work.Millie walked with her head down, staring at the ground.Amidst the quiet, she suddenly heard Winston ask, "When are you coming back?""I want to spend more time with my grandparents."Winston was silent for a few seconds.Then, as if he had made a decision, he said, "Then I'll come to see you and also visit your grandparents."Millie looked up with surprise."Why would you? Aren't you worried they'll just criticize you? It'll just be awkward if both of them confront you." Millie was still somewhat hesitant.Then, he asked, "Haven't I been embarrassed enough in front of you?""No… I…"Millie was at a loss for words.Her malice toward Winston was the greatest in the world, but others at least showed him a bit of courtesy.Millie definitely wouldn't do that."I'm on my way," he sai