Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Millie was literally kicked out.

"Couldn't take a hint to leave, had to be thrown out to feel good, huh? Get lost already!"

In the pouring rain, they didn't want to step out and get soaked-all because of this crazy woman.

...

Once the rain stopped, Millie wandered the streets, lost and dispirited.

Somehow, she found herself in front of Grandstone Institute's gates.

Watching the students go in and out, laughing and full of life, she remembered she used to be one of them. Suddenly, she spotted a familiar face in the crowd!

"Yvette-"

She rushed over, grabbing her like she was the last lifeline.

Yvette was startled.

The two girls with her gave Millie a curious look but, out of politeness, didn't pry. "Yvette, we'll wait for you in the café." "Sure," Yvette said with a smile, then turned to Millie with a complex look on her face. "What... happened to you?"

month ago, when she visited Millie in the hospital, although a bit pale, Millie was

her hair was a mess-she looked more like a ghost

falling. "I lost the

surprise, as if she had

she hadn't expected

hand tightly. "I have nowhere to go, can

was shocked. "You've already withdrawn from school, it's against the rules. And even if I wanted to help, I can't. Your old bed is being used by another student, so..." Millie's lips trembled, her eyes pleading. "Yvette, please help me. I really have

Yvette looked troubled.

you lend me some money? I'll pay

moment but then took out her phone. "Okay. I have six hundred in my account, I'll

hundred?" Millie

for some food and a place to stay.

outfit costs more than that. Don't you have anything else? Can't you ask your parents?" Yvette's actions

vanished. "Millie, you still don't get it. I'm sorry, but I'm not even giving you the six hundred

now, you're refusing to face reality." Yvette thought, Yvette added,

cried out. "Just give me the money! You're just jealous of

you?!"

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