Chapter 756:

Howard’s hand gently squeezed hers. He noticed how cold her fingers felt.

“My mom doesn’t judge people like that,” he said, his words a quiet reassurance. “She’s the kind of person who sees the good in everyone. You’re incredible, Milly. Once she gets to know you, she’ll see that.”

“You’re making it sound better than it is,” Milly said, her voice low, unsure whether to laugh or brush off the compliment.

Howard smiled. “I’m not making anything up. It’s just the truth,” he replied, glancing briefly at Madisyn, almost as if he were waiting for her to back him up.

Madisyn, always calm and certain, gave a small nod. “It’s true. My mom really does like you.”

Milly felt the reassurance settle in her chest.

skin. The streetlights above flickered, casting long, wavering

She glanced at the screen, her brow furrowing at the unfamiliar international number. She hesitated, then

on the other end.

breath caught in her chest. It was Tatiana—her voice strained, thick with panic and tears. It

and full of raw emotion. “I know only you can help me, Madisyn. Please… I’ll

kept her voice steady.

cracked with desperation. “I have evidence.

the darkened screen of her phone. She could feel it—the silent, suffocating torment that Tatiana

who had overheard,

It’s what

understood without further

in horror as her phone shattered before her eyes. Her gaze was wide with despair, the

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