Chapter 554

Now it dawned on her that he was looking at the photo inside.

Striving to maintain her composure, Lois approached. The sound of her footsteps caught Leon’s

attention, causing him to close his wallet.

Turning halfway, he spotted Lois and, with a hint of confusion, uttered, “Weren’t you out shopping? Why

are you here? This isn’t the place for women.”

Lois, dressed in an elegant dress and white high-heeled shoes, emitted an air of sophistication.

However, the shoes had been tainted by dust. “Where you are is where I want to be,” Lois softly

replied.

Today’s series of events had instilled a deep fear of losing him in her heart. Her love for him was

profound.

“Let’s get married.” Lois blurted out as she clasped Leon’s hand.

He paused for a moment before questioning, “Why bring this up all of a sudden?”

“I’ve been your fiancée for a while now. I desire to be your official wife. Do you…”

Lois cast her gaze toward the expansive construction site and continued slowly, “I’m the sole heir of my

family. All of our family’s assets will be mine, and I can offer them to you.”

She knew he harbored ambitions and sought to accomplish them. Marrying her would undoubtedly aid

him in achieving his goals. Lois surmised.

“I will achieve my aspirations through my own efforts. The wedding can wait. I’m too engrossed to

arrange it presently.”

Lois felt as though a knife had pierced her heart. As he spoke, his demeanor, his eyes, and his tone all

exuded indifference, and his purported busyness appeared to be nothing more than an excuse.

What would unfold if he discovered that the girl in the picture was Millie? The mere thought shattered

Lois’ heart.

“Alright, we’ll wait.”

Once he resolved to do something, no external force could sway him. However, she resolved never to

let him uncover that the girl was Millie, for the sake of everyone involved.

After returning home with the food, Millie entered the kitchen to prepare soup.

However, her mind was preoccupied with the photograph. Why wouldn’t Grandma provide an

explanation?

While passing the kitchen, Bria recalled the soup Millie had prepared the previous day. After Millie left,

Celeste consumed another bowl, fueling Bria’s envy.

Just as Bria was lost in thought, her phone rang.

She looked around and answered the call.

“Hello, Miss Evans.”

“What’s been happening with Millie lately?”