Chapter 44
There was nothing but silence in the corridor for a long time.
Millie looked down when he remained quiet.
Winston couldnât see her face. However, he could hear her ask softly, âAre you terrified that Iâll use Grandma to force you to stay together?â
Winstonâs pupils contracted. Just as he was about to explain, he heard Selmaâs voice from inside the room. She said, âMills.â
Millie looked in and said, âGrandma is awake.â
Once she finished, she walked around Winston and entered the room.
Gloria was helping her up. Selma laid against the headboard and looked at Millie. She felt sad.
Winston followed Millie closely.
When they appeared together, Selma felt displeased.
In the end, had they come to this step?
Did they have to get a divorce?
Millie sat by the bed and helped Selma comb her hair. She said gently, âGrandma, are you alright now?â Selma grabbed Millieâs hand and asked pitifully. âMills, did you forget my birthday?â
She smiled immediately and said, âGrandma, what are you talking about? How could I ever forget your birthday?â
Selma stared at Millie and asked, âThen, why are you unwilling to come to my birthday celebration?â
Millie stuttered, âGâGrandma, Iâ¦â
Selma grew even more pitiful as she continued talking, âDo you not want to see me after divorcing Winston?â
Millie felt as though she had been stabbed.
Selma had treated her extremely well, as though they were the best of friends.
However, if she had to abandon this family who treated her genuinely just because of Winston, she didnât have the heart to do it.
But, this was Winstonâs family. In the future, when Joanna married into their family, they would be her family, not hers.
Selmaâs voice became lighter.
birthday celebration. Iâll only Millie, Iâve never asked you for anything all these years, Come to my
Millie warred against herself.
secure if youâre present!â
+15 BONUS
Millie saw Winston in her periphery.
He would have Joanna clinging to his arm during Selmaâs celebration, wouldnât he?
Wouldnât she look like a clown, then?
Winston walked over suddenly. He helped her pull her blankets higher and said, âGrandma, get a good rest. Millie will go for it.â
Millieâs heart skipped a beat. She looked up at Winston when she felt his arm around her shoulders.
He gripped her shoulder, as though he was communicating with her.
She felt annoyed. Winston was putting her on the spot. If she was determined not to go, she would break Selmaâs heart.
Millie said softly, âAlright, Grandma. I promise you. Iâll go.â
Selma broke out into a grin and nodded immediately
Upon seeing her smile, Winston sighed in relief. His lips crooked upward as well.
He made eye contact with Millie, and they smiled helplessly at each other.
They had to make Selma happy first!
âGrandma, get a good rest. Iâll be heading home now.â Millie got up.
âAlright. Iâll be waiting for you at my birthday celebration!â
Selma didnât try to stop her. After all, Millie had already promised to come.
She always kept her promises. Once she agreed to something, she wouldnât break them.
Winston took his coat and said, âIâll walk her out.â
Millie wanted to walk by herself, so she replied, âThereâs no need.â
He ignored her in favor of grabbing her hand and pulling her out.
Millie was silent.
Seeing their interactions, Selma felt that the string of fate holding them together was still intact.
Once they left the room, Millie shook his hand off
Winston stopped for a moment. He followed behind Millie quickly and asked, âWhere are you going?â
Millie replied, âYou donât have to accompany me.
When they were together, heâd rarely walked with her.
Now that they were getting a divorce, he was much more keen on doing so.
Winston frowned, Millieâs tone was cold, as though she was replying to a stranger.
+15 BONUS
Millie stood in front of the elevator.
Winston stood beside her.
They could hear the whining of the ambulance from outside.
Their figures were reflected in the door of the lift.
Millie stared at him while recalling what he had said to Gloria. âMom, Iâm touched by what Millie has done. However, being touched just isnât love!
âMom, stop making my life difficult. I donât like Millie. I canât continue with our marriage! It would be nothing but torture for Millie and me if we continue down this road!â
COIN BUNDLE: get more free bonus
D