Eli let out a sigh and urged the driver to drive faster.After Winston withdrew his hand, he rolled up the car window. As the car slowly grew warmer, the coldness in Winston's heart began to spread through his body, as if it were ready to consume him. From initially avoiding her to now deeply regretting it, he unjustly blamed Millie and failed her over the past three years.Winston gazed out the window, his bloodshot eyes and silence speaking volumes of his repentance. He couldn't imagine what it would be like to marry Joanna, who had deceived him for three years. It was clear that Millie was the one who had truly saved him, and it was she who deserved all his gratitude. The very idea made Winston clench his fists in regret.After a while, they reached the airport. The scene beside the lines of taxis outside was very eye-catching. Some were rushing with their luggage and umbrellas, while others hurriedly boarded taxis in the rain. Some embraced each other, while some quietly w
Millie was surprised to see Sean and asked, "Where's Marvin?""Marvin saw a beautiful girl and decided to approach her for a chat," he replied.Millie sneered. Marvin wasn't the type of person to leave on his own. It had to be Sean's doing. Sean mentioned that he had to travel abroad for something and suggested taking the same flight. Hence, he was waiting to board with Millie at that moment.Millie felt warmer in her heart after sipping hot coffee.Sean wore a black suit and black trench coat, looking handsome next to Millie. She thought about how Winston used to dress the same way in university every autumn and winter. His choice of outfit never failed to captivate the hearts of young women. Winston hardly returned to the villa, but his wardrobe was stocked with such outfits. They were incredibly stylish and truly exquisite. Surely, Sean was not to be underestimated, either. Sometimes, Millie truly felt that it was unfair of God to create these men so good-looking and afflu
"I've always admired you, Millie. You rescued Winston, yet you've never mentioned it in all these years." Sean found it unbelievable.He couldn't believe that she never told Winston she had saved him, not even after they got married. He wondered how she managed to keep it a secret.From what Sean remembered, Joanna didn't simply mention it, but she would say it every day, every moment. He vividly recalled a particular year when he returned to Chirea to apply for documents. Jake had planned a dinner with Winston and him, but Winston also invited Joanna along.When Winston left to answer the phone, he chatted with Joanna, who kept telling him about almost dying to save Winston. At first, he was shocked and admired Joanna's courage. But eventually, her constant self-praise made him numb. It made him realize that the more she talked about it, the less she had actually done. She was stealing other people's destinies and lives. She was truly hateful."Joanna claimed that she was the
Millie felt trapped in a web created by Joanna with the help of Winston. It was suffocating, like falling into an abyss. Millie closed her eyes, trying to calm down. Nevertheless, her mind was clouded and stifled.Marvin grasped Millie's wrist firmly, attempting to soothe her.Millie looked at Sean. "Thank you, Sean."She thanked him for telling her the truth.Sean frowned. "So are you still planning to leave?"She contemplated whether to stay in Chirea and confront Joanna or to pursue studying abroad. Undoubtedly, this was a tough decision.For three entire years, Joanna kept this secret from Millie. The mere thought of Joanna's face and all the injustices she had experienced because of Joanna filled Millie with such rage that she felt the urge to confront Joanna right away. Although she rarely criticized Joanna, this time, she was truly tempted to lash out and call her a bitch. Millie also acknowledged her own responsibility in the matter. While she insisted that she didn't
Winston accepted Marvin's reprimand silently.Millie averted her gaze, unsure of how to face Winston. She couldn't help but find everything excessively dramatic.Sean sighed as he looked at the two of them. He yearned for Winston and Millie to end their relationship, hoping for Millie to be single. Yet, he couldn't ignore the fact that Winston was his closest friend. The issues in their relationship solely stemmed from Joanna. Nevertheless, he still hoped that Winston would apologize and make up with Millie.Winston broke the long silence and spoke slowly with a hoarse voice, "Millie, let's talk."Marvin found that further conversation would be pointless, so he was about to start scolding again. Without hesitation, Sean stopped Marvin and said, "Let's go."He believed they should have a private conversation. They likely hadn't had a calm discussion in the last three years.Marvin was frustrated. "Why should we leave them alone to talk? I'd never allow my boss to be left alone w
Winston tenderly rested his hands on Millie's shoulders, his eyes reflecting both seriousness and a sense of helplessness. "After our separation, I realized that I—"Millie sneered and removed his hands. "You're not seriously going to tell me that you realized you were in love with me after breaking up, are you?"Winston's hands fell to his sides. He felt his heart ache as he looked at the mocking expression on her face. He was overwhelmed with sadness. It seemed like Millie now displayed all the emotions that he had once shown. He couldn't help but wonder if this was some form of punishment or karma. It felt like retribution had come to him surprisingly fast.Millie sharply brushed off the areas of her body that Winston had touched. She gave him a cold stare and said with disdain and sarcasm, "I wonder if Mr. Greer is familiar with the saying that belated affection is meaningless? Don't doubt. I'm referring to you."Winston hesitated, uncertain of how to reply.Millie grinned h
Everyone was stunned by her cold indifference. They were astonished when Millie unexpectedly asked Winston to kneel before her in front of so many people at the airport.Sean took a step forward, and Eli smiled awkwardly and said, "Ms. Caldwell…""What's wrong? Do you feel sorry for Mr. Greer?" Millie quickly looked at Eli.Eli didn't sympathize with Winston. However, with so many people around, he couldn't allow Winston to kneel. If someone snapped a photo, it could cause chaos for Winston and Greer Group's stocks.Eli was on the verge of persuading her, but Winston interrupted him. He advanced and positioned himself in front of Millie. He said seriously, "I'll kneel, and you'll stay."Millie looked at him closely and wondered if he would actually be willing to kneel and sacrifice his pride for her. Even though he said he could, she realized he still prioritized himself."Do you agree?" Winston asked, his tone more serious.Millie chuckled. "Kneel," she said again nonchalantly.
Sean approached Winston and firmly grabbed his shoulders.The sight of Winston kneeling left everyone in disbelief. After all, Winston was proud and noble. As a public figure, he valued his image immensely and took great care to maintain it. He understood that any perceived wrongdoing could not only tarnish his reputation but also diminish his influence and authority in the company and the industry.He was fully aware of his mistake and was prepared to risk everything to keep Millie. Still…"Even if she stays, what can you do?" Sean asked sincerely.Winston sat slowly. He wasn't sure what he could do as well. It had only been two hours since he found out.Sean said solemnly, "Win, probably it's best for both of you to move on."Winston gently shook his head. He simply couldn't get her out of his mind, especially after realizing that she had been the one who saved him. It was simply impossible.Sean didn't say anything else. Then, he walked into the boarding bridge. The three s
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