novelxo Chapter League 246
League 246
Chapter 246
Winston frowned and immediately called Eli. With the phone pressed to his ear, he reached into the car and fumbled for a cigarette.
However, Eli didn’t answer. Winston’s forehead creased even more. He hung up and sent a question mark to Eli.
Winston had just lit his cigarette when he spotted Millie walking out of the hospital with a few colleagues. As she raised her head, their eyes met.
Winston took a drag before tossing the cigarette into a nearby trash can. Then, he patted down his clothes, as if trying to get rid of the smoke odor.
Millie stood in front of him, watching as he retrieved water from the car. Winston took a sip, then said coldly, “Get in the car.”
“What is it? Why not talk here instead? I need to visit Grandma soon.” Millie
showed no intention of following his order.
Winston glanced around. It was rush hour, so the place was crowded. Besides, they were already the talk of the town. Was it appropriate to discuss things
there?
Seeing his hesitation, Millie spoke first. “Are you wondering if I was the one- who leaked news about the divorce?”
Winston didn’t respond.
Millie knew that in such situations, she would be his first suspect. Frustrated, Winston reached for a cigarette again.
She observed his movements, and suddenly, she took the cigarette from his hand. Winston glanced up, only to see Millie placing the cigarette between her lips.
She then grabbed his lighter and lit it, saying calmly, “I thought that since I’ve agreed to the divorce, you wouldn’t suspect me of such low tactics.”
But Winston didn’t catch what she said. He only noticed Millie took a puff, blew out smoke rings, and spat, “What’s so good about smoking? It’s suffocating.”
After saying that, she shoved the cigarette into his hand.
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Winston frowned as he stared at the cigarette held between his fingers. The end bore a faint lipstick stain.
“It wasn’t my doing. You can believe it or not. If you don’t…” Millie looked up, meeting Winston’s deep, inscrutable gaze. “If you don’t, then so be it.”
Having said that, she turned and walked toward the hospital without a backward glance.
Winston’s eyes were glued to Millie’s retreating figure. Suddenly, he felt as though he was dealing with someone formidable. She exuded confidence and decisiveness, leaving no hint of uncertainty.
Millie said it wasn’t her. Winston raised an eyebrow. He glanced down at the cigarette in his hand, pondered momentarily, brought it to his lips, and got into the car.
As Millie reached the inpatient department entrance, she couldn’t help but turn back. Was she really that unbearable to Winston?
When Millie arrived at the ward, she overheard Selma rebuking, “You can’t even suppress a single news story! What good are you? Brian Greer, the news is about your son!
“Can’t you do more about it? Do you want him to be criticized by everyone? Where do you think this leaves the Caldwells‘ reputation? Millie must be heartbroken to see all this news!”
Millie’s hand rested on the door handle. Upon hearing the last sentence, her heart plummeted. Selma truly cared about her. Unfortunately, her love couldn’t replace Winston’s.
In the end, Millie didn’t enter the ward. Instead, she spun around and left.
She retrieved her phone and called Marvin.
“Find out who leaked the news about my divorce from Winston. Once you have the information, throw it in his face,” Millie instructed as she entered the
elevator.
She added, “By the way, look into the Snowdrop incident as well. Dig deep and uncover who was behind it!”
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How could this person have dared to accuse her and play games with her? She wouldn’t tolerate their actions any longer.
Before Millie could leave the hospital, she saw Joanna walking toward her.
“Millie, let’s talk.”
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