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?"

hospital, although

soaked, her hair was a mess-she looked more

falling. "I lost the baby, and he

show much surprise, as if she had

hadn't expected

to go, can I... can

wanted to help, I can't. Your old bed is

Yvette looked troubled.

you lend me some money? I'll pay you back as

"Okay. I have six hundred in my account, I'll send it all to

hundred?" Millie was

food and a place to stay.

hundred do? A single outfit costs more than that. Don't you have anything else? Can't you ask your parents?"

sympathy and concern in her eyes vanished. "Millie, you still don't get it. I'm sorry, but I'm

own grave. Even now, you're refusing to face

this?!" Millie cried out. "Just give me the money! You're just jealous of me! Happy to see

you?!"

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