Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 285

Chapter 285

Sadie glanced at the simmering pot on the stove, then back at Millie with a puzzled look. "Ms. Millie, the chicken soup isn't ready yet. What are you doing?"

"Just do as I say and stop asking questions," Millie snapped back, her impatience clear.

It didn't matter to her whether the soup was fully cooked or not; Beverley probably wouldn't drink it anyway.

And if she did, all the better. Maybe it would make her sick!

In the hospital room, Millie didn't bother knocking; she just barged in.

"Beverley, I've brought you some chicken soup," she announced, trying her best to sound caring.

Beverley's headache, which had just started to ease, came roaring back at the sight of her. Dizzy and angry, she snapped, "Who asked you to come? I don't want to see you. Get out!"

Millie kept up her façade of sincerity. "Beverley, I'm here to apologize. I was out of line yesterday, and I shouldn't have snapped at you. Look, I made this chicken soup for you this morning. It's still warm, should be good for your health."

Beverley scoffed. "Apologize? That's like a weasel coming to wish the chickens a happy new year. You're the last person I'd accept anything from, let alone your soup."

was convinced it

words, Millie's smile never wavered, though inwardly she wished

the soup into a clean bowl, and offered it with both hands. "Beverley, you're being unfair to me. I truly am sorry. This soup took two hours to make. It's very nutritious. Please, have some—" Before

at Millie. "Get out! I don't want your damned soup. Who knows if you've poisoned

swiftly ejected from

Dior, was splattered with soup. She frowned, attempting to wipe it off with a tissue, but it was no use. She gave up,

Stepping outside, Millie suddenly

out her phone. She tried to open

been blocked.

instead, attaching a photo of the

apologized. I'm sorry.] Unsurprisingly, there was no

it off, pocketing her phone

she was about to get into her car, a

around, she saw

Her future sister-in-law.

on her face and approached her,

word;

Millie was stunned.