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Winston was about to explain further, but Selma came rushing into the ward. âWhat happened? Why didnât you inform me about the incident? I only found out through the news. Are you injured?â
Selma was a bit flustered, with sweat on her forehead,
Gloria frowned as she looked at Winston, wondering what he was going to say.
âGloria, you didnât even tell me Win was injured. You should have let me know.â Selma nudged Gloriaâs
arm.
Gloria was abruptly pulled back to reality. She replied apologetically, âMom, Iâm afraid itâll make you worry.â
âIs he okay?â Selma pointed at Winston, her tone even more flustered, as if she had something else to
attend to.
Gloria nodded. âHeâs totally fine.â
âThen Iâll go see Millie,â she said as she turned.
Winston frowned. âWhose grandmother are you?â
Selma glared at him. âIâm Millieâs grandmother, your stepâgrandmother. Youâre just an ungrateful grandson.
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Winston was rendered speechless.
Gloria chuckled and shook her head as she watched Selma leave. Then, she turned her attention back to Winston. âSo, what were you trying to say?â
Winston hesitated, thinking that Joanna didnât even mention saving him when Gloria mistreated her. Hence, he shook his head and replied, âNothing.â
âSo mysterious!â Gloria also walked out.
Winston asked, âWhere are you going?â
âIâm going to see Millie.â
Winston smiled speechlessly and softly inquired, âMadam Gloria, are you my mother or Millieâs mother?â âHmph!â Gloria didnât answer, looking rather indignant.
The ward fell into silence. Winston leaned against the bedside. His thoughts were fixated on the image of Millieâs bloodshot eyes and her desperate declaration of not needing his help.
He felt complicated as he felt a strong rejection from her. Winston closed his eyes, feeling overwhelmed and uneasy. What should he do with Millie?
Selma held Millieâs hand, her face etched with concern. âDonât overthink. Focus on resting and taking care of yourself. Just let me know what youâre craving, and Iâll cook it for you, alright?â
Millie smiled gently and nodded in response, deliberately maintaining a sense of distance.
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Selma remained silent after sensing Millieâs growing indifference. Then, she patted her shoulder and said, âHave a good rest, Mills.â
After that, she stood up and left.
Gloria and Millie exchanged a glance. Millie nodded, signaling Gloria to go and talk to Selma.
âLet me know if you need anything,â said Gloria gently.
Millie hummed in response and sent the two away.
Selma stood in front of the window of the corridor, gazing at the brightly lit city outside. She sighed softly and said, âMills is such a kind person. But this time, we truly lost her.â
Gloria remained silent, looking at the view with Selma.
Selma stated calmly, âI can no longer force her to stay with the Greer family.â
âMom, let Millie go free.â Gloria gently grasped Selmaâs shoulders. They had to accept it. If they truly
loved Millie, then they should allow her to be free and find happiness in her own way.
âEven though Mills is no longer Winstonâs wife, we can still treat her as our daughter,â Gloria reassured her.
Selma sighed and nodded. Then she inquired, âWhat are your thoughts on Joanna?â
She wondered whether Gloria would allow Winston to marry Joanna and welcome her into the family.
âJoanna could never marry Winston!â Gloria exclaimed confidently.