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."

convinced it was

smile never wavered, though inwardly she wished the old lady would

protests, Millie unscrewed the thermos, poured 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 she could finish, Beverley's hand shot out,

she hurled it at Millie. "Get out! I don't want your damned soup. Who knows

swiftly ejected from

to dodge the worst of it, her white summer dress, a new design from Dior, was splattered with soup. She frowned, attempting to wipe it off with a tissue, but it was no use. She gave up, thinking of the untouched designer

Stepping outside, Millie suddenly

and pulled out her phone. She tried to open a chat with

been blocked.

instead, attaching a photo

mom and sincerely apologized. I'm

her phone and leaving

into her car, a chilly voice

around, she saw

Her future sister-in-law.

quickly plastered a smile on her face and approached her,

word; her slap spoke

Millie was stunned.