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Chapter 988

Author: Gina Cinq
Millie nodded. "Yeah." Wasn't it just too sudden?

Winston remained silent. After a moment, he asked, "Are you scared? Would you like me to keep you company?"

Millie looked intently at Winston, puzzled. He wanted to keep her company?

"I wasn't afraid at first. But after the way you put it, I feel a bit scared now." Millie smiled while politely declining his offer.

Winston pressed his lips together, feeling like he was being viewed as a creep.

He didn't mean anything by his offer, but he felt as though Millie misunderstood him. He genuinely didn't want her to feel scared.

The car drove back into the city, Winston slowly started to say, "By the way, Grandma said—"

Millie, who was looking down at her phone, suddenly said, "I've got a busy day tomorrow."

"Hmm?" Winston looked over at her as the traffic light ahead turned red.

"The research lab has made new progress, and we need to hold a review session with everyone involved. We'll also take this opportunity to plan for next year,"
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