Did he want to ask a favor from her? Millie was too engrossed in her thoughts and didn't notice the steps ahead.She slipped and fell toward Winston uncontrollably."Um…" Millie frowned. Her face was pressed against Winston's back as she breathed heavily.He turned around immediately and wrapped his arm around her waist to lift her up. "What now?"She frowned. "I didn't notice the steps.""Millie, you're always so careless." His tone carried a hint of impatience.Millie glared at him. He was already so impatient even though she just bumped into him. If it had been Joanna, he would have felt pity for her, and he would have hugged and kissed her by now, wouldn't he?But the next moment, Winston picked her up and carried her in his arms.He said in a low voice, "I'll send you home."Millie held onto his neck tightly as she stared at him, as if she was a deer caught in headlights. She had never felt so confused before.Winston had noticed her gaze. He stared straight ahead and sa
Winston opened the car door and bent down to put her into the car. His tone softened as he said, "Okay. Get in the car first." Millie's hands were still around his neck, so he couldn't move away.He knew very well that if he didn't agree to her asking a question now, she wouldn't let go.He was well aware that she was very stubborn.He maintained his current position of bending over. Helplessly, he asked, "Go ahead."Millie looked up and stared at him. Blinking, she asked gently, "If Joanna didn't exist, would you love me?"This was a question she had been dying to ask in the last three years.Looking at Millie, a mixture of emotions flashed in Winston's eyes.Millie was looking at him earnestly, making it impossible for him to not answer sincerely.He should have said "no" firmly, but as he looked at her, he couldn't bring himself to say it for some reason.Millie pursed her lips as she looked into Winston's eyes. Seeing him hesitate, she knew his answer. Even if Joanna did
Whenever that happened, he would have the crazy idea of having Millie all to himself.Winston exerted more force as he stroked her lips. It was as if waves of emotion were surging in his eyes, and he even smudged Millie's lipstick.As the dim light fell on her gorgeous face, Millie frowned and moaned softly. "Hmm…"This soft moan completely destroyed Winston's self-restraint.He lowered his head and kissed her eagerly. He had always had strong self-control, but when it came to Millie, he couldn't help himself. Ever since he kissed her that day in the bar, he had completely lost his defenses.Holding Millie's chin, Winston wished he could kiss her to his heart's content.However, he was afraid of waking her up. It would be hard for him to explain himself if that happened, so he could only stop, albeit reluctantly. He caressed her lips and gave her a peck in the end.Winston felt his breath getting heavier and something stirring in his abdomen because Millie was still resting agai
After the car stopped in front of the villa, Winston carried Millie out of the car.When the car door was opened, Millie opened her eyes slightly. She was still groggy as she asked, "Are we home?"Winston looked at her. She seemed to be in pain. She must be feeling discomfort due to the injuries on her body."Yes," he replied in a low voice and carried her upstairs.Millie felt a bit dizzy. Everything was hazy and she drifted back to sleep once more.Seeing her sleeping so soundly, Winston couldn't help but feel a little helpless.This foolish woman had fallen asleep without any scruples. Fortunately, he had been the one to send her to the hospital. What if it had been Simon?Winston didn't dare to think about what would have happened if Simon had taken her home.He pushed open the bedroom door and switched on the lights. The emptiness of the room made his heart shiver.Ever since Millie left, he had not entered this room. Now that he was in here again, everything felt foreign
Winston hung up right after saying that.Simon was in no place to be telling Winston off about anything.He tossed his phone back onto the bedside table and looked at Millie, who was asleep next to him.He heard Simon's words ring loudly in his ear again, accusing him of not being loyal and embarrassing men as a whole.Winston got more annoyed the more he thought about it. He pinched Millie's face and complained, "You flirt!"Winston's phone rang at that very moment. He saw Joanna's name flashing on the screen.He was about to pick up, but he subconsciously hung up before he could stop himself.He was too annoyed to bother cheering Joanna up and put his phone on silent before tossing it to the side again.It was late in the night, but Millie couldn't sleep soundly. She always woke up in the middle of the night from pain.When she woke up that morning, it was only 6:00 am. It was cloudy outside, and the room was barely lit by a grayish hint of sunshine.Millie massaged her hea
Millie was shocked that Winston would ask her to stay for breakfast, but she had no plans on staying."That's okay. I've troubled you enough already," she said as she shook her head and pushed his hand away.Winston's hand fell limply to his side. He couldn't help but follow Millie as she left the room."Millie, I know you haven't had the best three years so far, but I hope we can be civil after the divorce. We don't have to treat each other like enemies."Millie felt annoyed at his words. He hadn't contributed anything in the past three years, nor did he know what heartbreak truly felt like.Of course, he could act professionally and act like nothing had ever happened.She couldn't. She had been hurt, humiliated, and disappointed. How could her husband ask her to be civil after cheating on her? How was she supposed to be civil?Did he treat her so well yesterday because he didn't want her to make a fuss after getting a divorce?To be fair, he was the president of Greer Tower
Joanna sounded more hurt the more she cried, and her sobs began building in volume.Winston immediately softened and began to caress her hair. Gently, he said, "Don't cry. It's not that serious."Millie looked at him in shock.Giving Selma a fake Snowdrop during her birthday party in front of so many socialites and VIPs from their circle was absolutely a serious issue.She looked at Joanna and suddenly understood the saying, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease".Perhaps it was easy to be bold when one knew they were loved unconditionally."Bye," Millie said. She didn't have the energy to keep watching them."Millie!" Winston called out, instinctively starting to walk after her. Joanna tightened her grip and whined, "Win, everyone at the party suspected me of doing it on purpose. I'm so embarrassed!"Millie didn't even look back and walked away briskly and confidently.Winston frowned. Since Joanna had stopped him, he was forced to let Millie walk away."What happened during
Millie and Rachel entered the private booth at the Eclipse Café at the same time. Rachel asked, "So what did you end up choosing?""Obviously I chose to go back to work at the hospital! There's no way my divorce with Winston is going to happen anytime soon. Selma is watching!" Millie said with a sigh."What a poor darling. You just escaped the jaws of marriage, but now you're about to suffer in the workplace!" Rachel said, unable to hold back a laugh.Millie closed the door to the private booth and sighed. Suddenly, a creepy smile spread across her face as she lifted the mini medical kit in her hands. "Come on, superstar! Let me show you some good, proper loving!"Rachel shuddered. "Ugh! You're so gross!"After finishing her filming schedule, Rachel mentioned she was hurting all over and felt horrible.Millie immediately rushed to meet her with all her medical supplies. She was prepared to help cure all of Rachel's weariness and soreness."Take those clothes off!" Millie said
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