Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 269

Chapter 269

Millie was no longer the girl she used to be. The remnants of her old life no longer suited the woman she had become. "These... take a look and see if there's anything you can use. Want anything, take it; the rest, please help me toss it."

"Wait, you're getting rid of all this?"

"Yeah."

Her roommate just stared in disbelief.

After a quick trip to her dorm, where she picked up nothing, Millie walked out of the college gates and dialed her driver to pick her up.

Amidst the surprised, envious, and speculative glances of those around her, she calmly got into the backseat of her car and drove away with a flourish.

That evening, Millie was surprised to find that Murray had unusually come home early.

Smiling, she greeted him, "Murray, I've got great news. I've submitted my withdrawal application to the college today. From now on, I can focus on taking care of you and our baby."

Murray had just finished dealing with a troublesome bid at work.

last thing he expected upon returning home, before he even had the chance to

at her as if she had lost her

you even realize what

the skepticism in his voice, mistook his reaction for concern. She thought he finally appreciated her sacrifice and her eyes welled up with tears. In a soft voice, she said, "Murray, are you worried about me? I've thought it through. You and our baby are what matter most to me. I'm willing to give up anything for you both. Just don't resent me anymore, please be

don't have to make it

her own prospects; why should he

People are inherently different.

worlds apart from

almost wanted to slap

***

to the rainy season and ushering

woke up to find the succulents in her home flourishing and the roses climbing over her balcony railing

seemed vibrant and full

been buried in lab work recently, fully committed to

she had little

the soil, weeded, and fed the fish in

the lab on time, she greeted everyone before diving into her day's

completed the collection of 42 sets of data, with 12 single variables and 15 control

full attention.