Chapter 755

Chapter 755:

Glenn gave a slow nod, but his gaze lingered on Howard for a moment, as though the risks were still weighing on him. Just before Howard ended the call, he glanced at Milly, then turned back to his parents. His voice faltered just slightly as he spoke. “Mom…”

“Dad… there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you. About the canceled engagement, I’m sorry… Actually, I’m in love with someone else.”

Elaine’s face softened, her eyes bright with curiosity. “Oh?” she said, her tone warm, laced with quiet excitement. “Tell us more.”

Howard took Milly’s hand gently, lifting it into view. His fingers brushed against hers as he spoke, his voice calm. “This is her. The one I like.”

Milly felt a flutter in her chest, her heart suddenly racing. She hadn’t expected this moment to come. She couldn’t bring herself to meet Elaine’s gaze. Instead, her eyes dropped to her lap, her fingers tightening around Howard’s.

Elaine had always been kind to Milly, always making her feel welcome in a way that felt effortless. But Milly feared Elaine would be upset if she found out Howard had endangered himself for her sake. Every mother worried about her child’s safety—and Milly couldn’t help but wonder what Elaine would think.

A knot tightened in Milly’s stomach. She pressed her lips together, trying to steady her breath.

“Milly?” Elaine asked slowly. Her tone revealed no emotion.

Milly’s throat constricted, but she knew she had to respond. Her voice was barely more than a whisper. “Hello, Mrs. Johns.” Her hands trembled ever so slightly as she stole a glance at Elaine before quickly looking away.

“Milly, you’re back. I thought you wouldn’t come back,” Elaine said, her voice soft.

Milly’s lips pressed together, a flash of discomfort crossing her face before she answered, “Yes, Mrs. Johns, I’m back.”

Howard leaned in slightly. “Mom, actually, Nalani approached me for a mission, but Milly stepped in and saved me.”

Elaine blinked, clearly taken aback. “Really? Milly did that?” Her voice rose in disbelief, as if she couldn’t quite picture it. Milly lowered her gaze, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. “It was just luck,” she mumbled.

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Elaine’s expression softened, but her tone was firm, like a quiet command. “Since Milly protected you, Howard, then you’d better take care of her. Understand?”

“Of course.” Howard’s smile was easy, but there was a quiet promise behind it.

Elaine trusted her children to figure things out for themselves, rarely questioning their choices.

When the call ended, Milly still felt the weight of her nerves hanging in the air. Howard noticed it right away. “You don’t have to worry,” he said, his voice softening. “My mom really likes you.”

Milly hesitated, the tight knot in her chest refusing to loosen. “She…”

“She doesn’t know… who I really am,” Milly murmured, her voice low. Her past felt like a secret she couldn’t outrun.

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