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Millie waited for a while, but he didnât continue speaking. She then smiled and asked, âWinston, are you worried about me?â
Winston paused. He probably didnât even realize how anxious he sounded. His expression and tone revealed his concern for her.
He avoided directly answering her question and replied aggressively, âDonât change the subject.â
Millie smiled. âYouâre the one changing the subject.â
âMillie, donât joke with your life,â he reminded seriously.
Her smile disappeared, and she eventually regained her composure. She stated coldly, âWhether I live or die is none of your concern. If something bad happens to me in the future, donât try to save me.â
Winston frowned, confused by her comment. Did she think he shouldnât have saved her?
After glancing at him, she said nothing and left. But as soon as she walked out, she spotted Gloria making her way back.
âMillieâ¦â Gloria said.
âMom, Iâm not feeling well. Iâll head back to my ward first,â she said gently.
Gloria was eager to speak, but Millie pushed her aside and walked off. Unable to persuade her to stay, she returned to Winstonâs ward.
She gazed at Winston with a complex expression. âWhat did you two discuss? You seem very tense.â Winston gazed at the door, his eyes growing cold and distant. He could no longer recognize Millie. It was as if she had transformed since the day she decided to divorce him.
Meanwhile, he remained stagnant, unable to move forward. In fact, it seemed as if he had even taken steps backward.
Winston hung his head, releasing a heavy sigh. His hand nervously ran through his hair, a tangle of emotions swirling within him.
Millieâs words echoed relentlessly in his mind.
âWeâre even now.â
âDonât interfere in my affairs again.â
âWhether I live or die is none of your concern.â
Winston had to admit that he couldnât accept Millie treating him this way. Her attitude was simply too distant for him at the moment.
Gloria approached Winston and inquired, âWhatâs on your mind? Why are you staring at the door? Are you thinking about Millie or Joanna?â
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Winston turned away and gazed at Gloria. He sighed. âMom, youâre being too hard on Joanna.â
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âLeave me alone.â Gloria scoffed and didnât believe she had gone too far. If she did, she should have confronted the Lowells a long time ago.
Did they have no idea how to educate Joanna? If they were clueless, she would step in and teach her on behalf of the Lowell family.
âWhether Joanna chooses to marry me in the future or not, sheâll always remain the eldest daughter of the Lowell family. If you continue to treat her in this manner, her parents and Logan-â
Before Winston finished speaking, Gloria stood up and confronted him directly. âAre the Greers scared of the Lowells? Winston, are you afraid of any members of the Lowell family?
Winston was influential, and it seemed that the Lowells should be afraid of him instead. But why was he consistently cautious when dealing with them?
Gloria was perplexed. âDid they have leverage over you? Or did you owe anything to them?
Winston was taken aback by the question. Naturally, the Lowell family had no leverage over him. However, Joanna had saved his life. Thus, he owed her a life.
âI donât blame Joanna completely for what happened between you two. Winston, youâre mostly responsible for this situation. If you hadnât given in to temptation, Joanna wouldnât have had the chance.â Gloriaâs nagging was giving Winston a pounding headache. As he leaned against the bed, he watched her take a sip of water and prepare to bring up Joanna again.
Winston was annoyed and cut her off, âMom, enough. I wonât keep it from you any longer. Iâll tell you why I have to marry Joanna. Itâs because of the kidnappingâ¦â
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