Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Leda rolled her eyes, cursing, "Bitch."

"You shouldn't have stopped me earlier," she huffed, barely flexing her muscles. "If it really came down to it, that old witch wouldn't stand a chance."

Roseanne, recalling Millie's sour expression upon leaving, couldn't help but snort with laughter, quickly trying to pacify her friend, "Come on, don't be mad. It's not worth it." "They're just two nobodies. It's not worth getting worked up over."

Leda nodded in agreement, "Exactly! But if there's a next time, I'm definitely not holding back."

Anne was always the more laid-back one, but if it came down to it, she'd step in; she could throw a punch.

"Got it-" Roseanne chuckled, "You've had a rough day. My treat, what do you feel like eating?"

Leda slung an arm around her shoulder, "That's what I've been waiting to hear! Come on, let's go indulge in some good food and spicy treats."

"Wait, shouldn't I be the one saying that?"

"As long as the message gets across, it doesn't matter who says it."

***

In the car.

was looking at the report, remembering the doctor's words about Millie's pregnancy being promising, and she couldn't stop smiling. Seeing

was her first time

was with Murray, he never talked about his family. She only knew that he came

Millie tried every possible way to contact

firm stance had Millie

digging, she got Beverley's number, called her, and told

Beverley was quite pleased with Millie and the

a good impression on her future mother-in-law, Millie took a deep breath and took out a neatly

small gift from me. It's not much, but it's filled with

"Did you prepare this yourself? That's very thoughtful-" But her words trailed off

gift box was just a

it was

mediocre at best, even

you knit

did. Do you

to say

she forced a smile, internally