Upon hearing the noise, Cliff dashed to the door to greet whoever was coming.

In a flash, there stood Murray, arm in arm with Millie.

'Hold on a minute!' Cliff let out a sharp hiss.

With a calm face, Murray greeted, "Cliff."

"Hey, Murray's here. Take a seat. Come on." Cliff hurried to welcome them, pouring drinks and offering snacks.

Later on, seizing the moment when Millie stepped away to the restroom, Cliff couldn't help but burst out, "Dude, what's going on? Weren't you two over? Why'd you bring her here?"

After a few drinks, Murray's gaze turned hazy. "She's young. Give it some time. She might not be able to accept it just yet."

Cliff felt a twinge of frustration. 'Still young? She's in college, for crying out loud! Murray's playing the fool here!'

Cliff asked, "And what about Roseanne? You're not planning to win her back?"

If that were the case, Corley would be over the moon.

Mentioning Roseanne, a pang hit Murray's heart. "Who said so?"

then?" He glanced toward the direction Millie had left. "Playing

drink. "Don't rush it. Once I've settled things with Millie, I'll

his lip. He wanted to tell Murray that opportunities wouldn't wait and that

Cliff decided to keep quiet, not wanting to rock

party didn't wrap up until the early

Cliff managed to sign the bill and got

in place, ensuring everyone

not much to

too

his stay

planning to head there.

for Murray and Millie, they stood by

of

that she was willing to stay

remained silent. After several seconds, he suggested, "You have

smile tightened, disappointment flashing in her eyes, but her words were

Murray's expression softened.

Millie reached the gate of Grandstone Institute, he watched her disappear into the building

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