Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Feeling wronged yet somewhat hopeful, Millie asked, "Earlier you mentioned getting Murray to give me some status? What did he say?"

Now that the child was gone and the five million dollars had evaporated, her chances of securing that money were nil.

But, if she could marry into the prestigious Sherwood family, wouldn't she be set for life?

During the month Millie spent in the hospital, she often reminisced about the time when her pregnancy was going smoothly, her baby safe and sound. She'd constantly bicker with Murray, getting into squabbles with Beverley... She took her strong constitution for granted, stirring up trouble and, in the process, wearing herself down.

She even indulged in cold drinks and chilled fruits...

The more she thought about it, the more she wanted to slap herself.

If only she had known... she should have been more careful during her pregnancy.

"Why did I even bother getting upset? Couldn't I have waited until after the baby was born?"

Maisie frowned, "What was he going to say? Murray is not the type to give in easily, even getting a meeting with him is hard."

Farley listened and felt a surge of frustration.

Beverley was ready to settle with five million dollars, why couldn't she just take that and leave? Insisting on fifty million, not a penny less...

Farley's gaze towards Maisie carried a hint of reproach.

But he didn't voice his thoughts, "Mom, what do we do now?"

Maisie's eyes hardened, "We have nothing to lose against those who have everything. If he doesn't agree, we'll make a scene. We'll see who gets tired first."

next day, the duo made their way

main entrance was heavily guarded, making it impossible for them

the building's fire escape, hidden behind a discreet

the door blended it with the surrounding wallpaper, making it nearly invisible at first

this door, they could access

their spirits sank when they

There was no elevator!

stairs, one floor

think of something else?" Farley said,

or thirty floors up would totally wear out their

Think of the five hundred thousand dollars waiting for us at the top. Are you still tired?" Motivated

Fifty minutes later-

reached the floor where Murray's office

brought a

open the fire escape

their floor,

secretaries, assistants, and

security

at the top of

you don't give us an

daughter pregnant and refuses to take responsibility. She's in the hospital right now! We have no money, no support; are they

you refuse to take responsibility, I'll jump from here and haunt you and

Millie's voice echoed loudly.

floors was so effective that no one beyond their immediate vicinity