Comeback Of The Adored Heiress

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.

in Milly’s stomach. She pressed her lips together, trying to steady

slowly. Her tone revealed no

barely more than a whisper. “Hello, Mrs. Johns.” Her hands trembled ever so slightly as she

thought you wouldn’t come back,” Elaine said, her

lips pressed together, a flash of discomfort crossing her face before she answered,

me for a mission,

Her voice rose in disbelief, as if she couldn’t quite picture it. Milly lowered her gaze, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. “It was

was firm, like a quiet command. “Since Milly protected you, Howard, then you’d better take

but

children to figure things out for themselves, rarely questioning

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