On the bright side, she survived the car accident, which was definitely a positive outcome.Millie tried to hold back her tears and glared at Layla. "Why are you so nonchalant? Shouldn't you feel sad? You're making it seem like we're overreacting. We're family. You don't need to pretend to be strong.""I'm not pretending to be strong. It just happens that I have found a compelling motive to retire. As for that experiment, I simply lack the motivation to carry on with it."Millie was completely taken aback by Layla's words. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. "Grandma, did you really say that you don't want to continue the experiment?"Julia was even more upset. "Mom, you are like this because of that experiment. The results will be available soon. You—""We claimed that the result will be available soon, in fact, it'll still take a long time," Layla said with a noticeably hoarse and frail voice, often struggling for breath as she spoke.Millie monitored her pulse silent
Millie talked a bit more with Jake, then she left.While riding the elevator, she couldn't shake the feeling that Jake's earlier behavior was odd and overly enthusiastic. In her view, if he truly intended to pay a visit to Layla, he should have come together with the elders of the Webson family. Something about Jake's intentions just didn't sit right with her.Millie left the elevator and quickly returned to the ward. When she reached the door, she heard Layla crying. The sound was very soft, almost unnoticeable.Millie hesitated before entering, gripping the door handle tightly.Faking strength around strangers and family was a coping mechanism. Feeling lonely and helpless when alone was common.Millie lowered her head and let out a soft sigh. Life was naturally full of ups and downs.Ultimately, Millie decided to enter. Layla quickly wiped away her tears when she saw that Millie had returned, but Millie gently took hold of her hand."Go ahead and cry if you need to. Why are
The researchers stared at Millie in shock. "Wait, why does she have a work badge? Did the higher-ups really approve her employment?"Just then, everyone received a text message from the company. "Attention! We are thrilled to announce that Millie Caldwell will be taking over Professor Cadmore, leading us through our next groundbreaking research and development journey."Everyone grumbled, "It doesn't matter if she joins the team, but now our limited research and development funds are running low. Eventually, we'll have to cease operations in a few days."After that, they received another text message again. "Attention! The sixth batch of funding has been successfully received. There is now ample funds. Please focus on the project with confidence. We appreciate your contribution to national medicine and your hard work. Thank you."Suddenly, all the complaining ceased and was replaced by a chorus of excited voices. "Incredible! We've secured funding. I believe it's 500 million dollar
Millie bumped into Damien Callister, the biggest investor in the research lab, as she left the institute. Damien was a man in his forties from Gestitan. He had a personal reason for investing in the project. His father had been in a vegetative state for 30 years, so he hoped that this project would bring positive results for people in similar situations."Dr. Caldwell, I've scheduled a press conference for you at 8 am tomorrow to formally announce your takeover of the research lab's project. What do you think?" Damien, dressed in a suit, asked in accented Chirean.Millie replied, "We're working in research and development. There's no need for us to attract so much attention.""It's precisely because we're in R&D that we have to be high-profile. We want everyone to know that we never give up. Plus, you previously helped Professor Cadmore get Aspher, and I'm thankful for your contribution to the lab. So, please don't reject me this time." Damien was very sincere.Millie considered
Damien listened attentively and asked Millie questions whenever he didn't understand something. Being an outsider with limited knowledge of medicine, he was aware of the importance of money. Thus, he decided to invest. During the dinner, the two engaged in a lively conversation.Millie developed a deeper understanding of him. His business acumen was impressive, and he communicated in a poised manner. He was very polite, always making eye contact and responding to her. Moreover, Millie received continuous praise and high expectations from him when she discussed her future research lab aspiration. He also provided invaluable spiritual support. She recognized him as a potential future learning partner. Ultimately, she would need to interact with many people at the research lab. Most importantly, he always allowed Millie to express herself without interruption. He patiently waited for her to finish before giving advice. He was quite commendable.It was no surprise that Layla was
"Look how embarrassed you are now! I think Millie and Damien are a good match, despite the age difference," said Jake as he peeled an orange. Before he could eat it, a pillow hit him, and the orange fell to the ground.Jake was devastated. "Come on! The orange is innocent. If you have any grievances, target me directly. Why are you attacking the orange?""I was aiming at you," Winston replied coldly.Jake chuckled. "So, how's your injury? When will you be able to leave the hospital? I'm dying to see how you'll apologize to Millie."He smirked and added, "How does it feel to fall from grace?"Jake's words shot out of his mouth like rapid fire, but before he could continue, he noticed Winston holding a pillow. The sight left Jake speechless, and he urgently motioned for Winston to lower the pillow, offering to remain silent.Winston felt relieved when he finally became sensible and stopped talking.Jake cleared his throat. "I'm not just here to gossip with you. I have something im
"See that? It's at Apex Tower! He's really shown Millie a lot of respect!" Jake swallowed the last piece of orange.He stole a look at Winston, who remained in silence. Did he have nothing to say about the situation?"Is that all? You can leave," Winston remarked coldly, baffling Jake."Winston, you only have yourself to blame for being forever alone! You deserve to be fooled!" Jake continued challenging Winston's limits.Winston's expression crumpled. "Get lost!"Scoffing, Jake didn't care for Winston's rude remark. If anything, he regretted wasting his time to come to Winston and provide him with the update."I know you're asking me to get lost, but I have a reminder for you—Winston Greer, hurry up and win Millie back!" Winston would lose everything if he dragged on.His reminder put a frown on Winston's face. "Get lost!" he barked.Jake left and slammed the door behind him. Silence enveloped the room.Winston mused over the partnership between Millie and Damien.Ever sin
Joanna failed to elaborate on her love for him. Baffled by his aloof attitude when they first met, she simply assumed that was his personality. She was proven wrong when she saw him smiling at Millie one day.When Millie was the subject of everyone's derisive laughter, he was the only one who stared at Millie with a frown and warned them not to laugh at her. Through that incident, Joanna finally saw the warmth in Winston's personality.Winston had been close with Millie since their college years; they were glued to each other all the time. Joanna took advantage of their relationship and gradually latched herself onto the duo.From her daily observations of Winston, Joanna found out that he treated Millie differently from how he treated others.Winston would occasionally humor her as she was Millie's friend. It all changed at that time when he lent her a hand after she was hit by a basketball on her way to deliver something to him on Millie's behalf.Ever since that incident, J
Soon, it was New Year's Eve. Yerwick City didn't have a ban on fireworks, so the neighborhood had been lively since early in the day.Arthur wanted to hang some lights to bring more festive spirit into the house. However, when he looked at the high places where he needed to hang them, he felt like he just couldn't manage it.Just as Thomas and Everly arrived outside the door, he called out to them, "Hurry and hang up these lights.""Oh dear, be careful not to fall at this age." Thomas quickly took the string of lights from Arthur's hands.Arthur replied, "I was just waiting for you all!"Everly joked, "Grandpa, are you upset that we arrived late?""Hmph! You weren't early enough. Millie hasn't even shown up yet!"But as soon as he finished speaking, Millie walked in holding some things. "Grandpa, I heard you talking about me from far away, and I've sneezed several times because of it," she said with a slight smile, her voice bright and cheerful.The group turned their attention
At that moment, a cold snort came from the staircase.Arthur looked up. Wasn't that Layla standing there?Layla walked downstairs, her tone sounding incredulous as she said, "Is this guy really willing to go to such lengths to get what he wants? He even had the nerve to say something like that?""When pursuing someone you like, there's nothing you wouldn't do, no matter how embarrassing. Back when I was trying to win you over, didn't I wait for you outside your house every day?" The thought brought Arthur a sense of sorrow.The Cadmores were a medical family, and Arthur was a businessman. Even though he also made a fortune in the medical field, the Cadmore family wasn't willing for the two of them to be together. They just wanted Layla to marry someone who was also studying medicine.Believe it or not, back then, there really was another medical student as her suitor. The Cadmore family liked them, and outsiders also thought they were a good match.In the end, the persistent suit
The car was parked in front of the Caldwell residence. Eli took out the items and silently handed them to Winston. He wanted to see if Winston could help escort the two elderly people to the door."No need to accompany me any further. Let's leave it here," Layla insisted, maintaining her refusal.She always maintained a sense of propriety, even in how she addressed Winston.Winston found Layla harder to impress than Millie."Grandma, let me help you take it inside. It's not far. I'll just go in and come right out. I won't stay long," Winston said with a smile.Layla was about to speak. Arthur nudged her arm, suggesting she let it go, as she had been bothered enough already.Layla remained silent for a moment before nodding.Winston was given permission, and he immediately followed the two elderly people into the Caldwell residence with the items.Eli sighed and couldn't help but take a video of Winston, feeling really humbled.It was really hard to believe this was Winston.W
"The shop shutting down for rectifications is necessary. If she keeps up this attitude, there's no point in having the store here. You all should remove her from this place," Layla said, intending to rid Clara of a job.When Clara heard it, her face turned pale. However, she didn't dare to speak at the moment, fearing that the more she said, the more mistakes she might make.These people all seemed to be important figures!"Alright!" Bernard clapped his hands and agreed, "Professor Cadmore, we agree. If she doesn't give the proper compensation, we will definitely fire her!"Arthur supported Layla and gently patted her back, gesturing for her to calm down and not be upset anymore.Layla had finally started to calm down a bit. She had actually become much more mellow with her temper. In the past, whether in the lab or outside, she was always decisive and assertive.This was also why Arthur had been obedient all these years. He would always go along with her."Hurry up, apologize t
Bernard gave Clara a strong push. She fell to the ground, crying out in anger, "What's the meaning of this!"Bernard approached Winston with his hands tightly clasped and bowed respectfully as he exclaimed, "Mr. Greer!"Winston raised his hand, signaling for him to get up.Clara sat on the ground, feeling completely dumbfounded. Why was Bernard treating him with such respect? Who was this person? What was his background?Winston, with a cold expression, adjusted his sleeve and looked indifferently at Clara on the ground.Bernard said, "Mr. Greer, you should have told us you were coming! I would have had someone prepared to welcome you long ago. I'm really sorry for any inconvenience you experienced. Please accept my apologies!""What's wrong with her? Is she unwell?" Winston asked, pointing to Clara on the ground.Bernard quickly said, "She…""No matter what's up with her, disrespecting customers is a big mistake. I am demanding that her shop undergo rectifications before reope
Winston raised an eyebrow and stepped forward.Clara felt a sudden shudder in her heart and instinctively took a step back.Winston scoffed. What was she backing away for? Was she scared?She was simply someone who bullied the weak but was afraid of the strong. What capabilities did she even have by picking on elderly people?Winston's gaze was steady, and his expression became increasingly cold and harsh.The woman frowned and stayed silent.Winston, speaking calmly and without any agitation, said, "If you don't want to escalate the situation, apologize now. If you're unwilling, then we'll have to get the police to handle it."To begin with, he was never a patient person. The reason he was speaking so nicely was to make a good impression in front of Layla and Arthur.In the past, whenever he encountered such a situation, he wouldn't even pay it any attention and would simply have Eli take them to the police station.Whenever someone made a mistake, it was important to address
Layla said, "Even though it's soon New Year's and everyone is busy, try to be a bit more gentle! We're all elderly people here, so what's wrong with being patient?"Since you're in the service industry, you should maintain a proper attitude. If you can't even speak politely, then you shouldn't be in this line of work. I suggest you close up shop for good!"Winston squinted. That voice sounded very familiar. It seemed like Layla's voice.He quickly walked over and saw that Arthur was helping an elderly gentleman up while Layla was engaged in a debate with a young female shopkeeper."How I run my store is my business. If you want to buy something, go ahead. If not, just leave. I don't need you to tell me how to run my life!" The store owner glared at Layla while speaking with a very unfriendly tone, their voice sharp and cutting.Layla was exasperated and asked, "Don't you understand the saying that the customer is king?""What about the damn king? Just go away," the lady grumbled,
Layla said, "Look, you're really persistent, aren't you? I don't like you. Do you need me to spell it out for you?""Grandma, I want to pursue Mills. Since I want to be with Mills, I need to have everyone's approval. Right now, I'm trying hard to make everyone like me. It's part of the process that you might dislike me at first, but I can't just give up because of that. How else would I pursue Mills?" Winston said clearly.As expected of a businessman, his negotiation style was very serious and precise. Despite his gentle tone, there was still a strong sense of pressure in his eyes and demeanor.Layla moved her lips slightly. She didn't know how to get Winston to leave, so she shouted, "I don't care! Just stop bothering us here!"Winston furrowed his brows.Layla then asked Arthur to pull the cart himself.Ding! Winston's phone rang out.Arthur took the cart and quickly left with Layla.Winston stood still, watching the couple walk away, and couldn't help but sigh. The call on
"Grandpa, are you okay?" Winston finally had a moment to ask how he was doing.Arthur nodded. His demeanor toward Winston seemed a bit more gentle than before.Layla sighed. "There's too many people. Let's all slow down a bit.""Okay," Arthur said with a smile. "Don't worry, I'm fine.""You're getting older, and a fall could be life-threatening," Layla said anxiously, holding onto Arthur's arm tightly. "Hold onto me, alright?""If I hold onto you, I'll end up pulling you down as well if I fall!" Arthur grumbled.Layla said, "I don't care. Just hold onto me.""Okay, I'll hold on to you," Arthur relented.Winston was quietly following them from behind and couldn't help but smile himself. This was pretty nice.Who wouldn't envy a relationship that stayed this loving and affectionate all the way until old age?"Should we buy some candy?" Layla said, pointing at the candy in front of them.Arthur said, "Okay."Whatever she wanted, he would agree. The two of them acted both harmo