Millie acknowledged Winston's handsomeness, but there was something wild about his smile at that moment. It felt as though he was on the verge of doing something outrageous at any second.Millie replied, "Mr. Greer, I'm not scared. But I'm worried about your reputation. If things go wrong between a man and a woman, reputation is hard to protect.""Since you aren't worried about your reputation, why should I be?" Winston calmly spread his hands as if he was fearless.Millie's expression turned icy. It was clear he simply refused to leave."Marvin, let's go," Millie said, her unease with Winston growing. She couldn't stand being there any longer."You should leave," Winston instructed, pointing at Marvin.Marvin was at a loss for words. Despite Winston's intimidating presence, he was still Millie's subordinate and wouldn't follow Winston's orders.Marvin quickly assisted Millie to her feet. Taking her away was his priority.Millie gazed at Marvin with a sense of fulfillment, conf
"I regret it," Winston said directly.He deeply regretted his decision. He couldn't treat Millie like a stranger and found himself wanting to be closer to her.Millie acknowledged a mix of emotions swirling within her, feeling both happy and moved by Winston's regret. Yet, beneath that joy lingered a deep sadness that she could not ignore.She shook her head with reddened eyes and said softly, "No amount of regret can change the past, just like you chose Joanna over me. Winston, it's time to face reality. "My love for you is gone, and I'll never feel that way again. I'll never marry you again. Winston, I'll wear a wedding dress for you only once, and I'll never—"Before Millie could finish her sentence, her words were abruptly silenced by a cold kiss. Time itself felt as if it had come to a standstill.Millie was pinned against the wall by Winston in the dim, quiet corridor. He supported himself against the wall with one hand and held her waist with the other, pulling her into h
"I know I can't return to the past, and I want to move forward. I hope you come back to me, but you don't even want to look at me. I've never faced hardships before, but I'm willing to do anything for you," said Winston.Millie lowered her head as he gently wiped her tears. The anxiety and helplessness in his eyes deepened the distress."Please don't love anyone else or look at other men." He was incredibly jealous, especially of Sean. Whenever he saw Millie and Sean talking and laughing, it drove him crazy. He knew Sean had a better chance of winning her over since he was great at making her happy, while he struggled to do the same."Mills, can we get back together?" Millie was the only person he would reveal his vulnerable side to.Millie was deep in thought, overwhelmed by her emotions. She acknowledged that his words had truly moved her. However, could seven years of suffering be truly erased with just a simple apology and some flattering remarks? It was impossible.His hear
Winston looked at Marvin, who stared back fiercely like a wolf cub protecting its pack. Seeing Marvin defend Millie stirred deep emotions in Winston.Millie repeatedly reassured him that she had a lot of admirers willing to protect her. While numerous other men were eager to win her affection, her heart was set solely on Winston.However, for Winston, it was different. After leaving Millie, no one loved him as deeply and genuinely as she did. The women who said they loved him had their own motives and didn't truly care for him."You may be young and unaware, but life is full of unexpected twists and turns. It's often difficult to avoid mistakes," Winston said seriously."I'm not interested in your excuses. The truth is, you were never there for Millie when she needed you, not even once."Marvin was extremely disappointed in Winston. Millie was ready to sacrifice everything for him, but Winston failed to help her in her time of need. This showed the unequal treatment between them.
Winston fell silent, pondering whether his sincerity could genuinely touch Millie. He was uncertain. However, he knew that if he were unaware of Millie's efforts to save him back then, he would never fully appreciate her. He closed his eyes, lost in thought."Eli, how about I let you manage the company for a few days?" he suddenly suggested.Eli was shocked while driving. He glanced nervously at Winston, pondering the meaning behind his words."I want to accompany Selma. She's lonely in the private hospital," Winston continued calmly and gently.If he hadn't divorced Millie, she would undoubtedly be with Selma right now. However, following the divorce, it had become impractical for her to visit Selma frequently. Brian and Gloria were busy with their own lives, so Selma must have felt very lonely."Mr. Greer, I know you care for Mrs. Greer Senior, but handing me such a large company, you..." Eli struggled to understand Winston's choice to prioritize family duty over the responsibil
The next morning, Winston visited the police station to check on the progress of Joanna's case, ensuring they took him seriously rather than just being perfunctory over the phone.The police commissioner was exceptionally attentive. After the coffee was served, he remarked, "Mr. Greer, it's a true honor to have you here. You really should have notified us beforehand."Winston wore a black suit and appeared distant. He casually sat on the couch with his arms crossed, his icy eyes scanning the room.The police commissioner went silent, feeling nervous. Winston was a prominent figure in Yerwick, and no one dared to overlook him. Everyone at the station understood why he was there. He ruthlessly turned his ex-girlfriend into the authorities without a second thought. He showed no regard for their past relationship at all."Joanna's still on bail but faces a charge of inciting murder. Her case is more complicated, so she'll be transferred to another department, and I will no longer han
Winston's face bore an icy expression, his piercing gaze brimming with hatred.Logan was at a loss for words.The police commissioner was truly unable to assist him this time around. Winston's intentions were unmistakably clear. He was determined to send Joanna straight to hell. How foolish Joanna was to abandon a life of comfort, condemning herself to imprisonment. Given her background, if she were found guilty and incarcerated, she would definitely suffer.Logan was so overwhelmed with frustration that he couldn't help but laugh.Winston looked at the police commissioner coldly and asked, "Sir, do I need to come back tomorrow?"The police commissioner shook his head, fully grasping Winston's intention.Winston hummed and stood up, brushing past Logan at the door. Logan turned and called out, "Winston!"Winston left without a word. He came alone, while Logan arrived with a driver who was waiting outside. When Logan appeared, the driver quickly got out of the car.As Winston
Winston and Logan quickly turned to see the police commissioner rushing out of the station. Breathing heavily and wiping the sweat from his forehead, he exclaimed, "Ms. Lowell… she has fainted."Logan was momentarily stunned as he watched someone carrying Joanna out of the police station. She appeared pale with a noticeable wound on her right wrist. Blood ran down her arm, leaving spots on the ground.Winston glanced indifferently at Joanna.After a while, Logan urged, "Hurry, take her to the hospital. My sister is depressed and might attempt suicide."Winston remained composed. Joanna's suicide attempt was not surprising. He had known her for years, and she had done it several times.Before getting into the car, Logan glared at Winston and asked, "Winston, with Joanna in this state, are you truly unwilling to let her go?""She's committed murder. There's nothing I can do," Winston replied calmly.Logan chuckled. "Who isn't aware that you're the one in charge? Whether you decide
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