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

dress was soaked, her hair was a mess-she looked more like a ghost

tears started falling. "I lost the baby, and

show much surprise, as if

expected

tightly. "I have nowhere to go, can I... can I stay in

"You've already withdrawn from school, it's against the rules.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

Yvette looked troubled.

some money? I'll pay you back

then took out her phone. "Okay. I have six

Millie

enough for some food and a place

can six 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

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

do this?!" Millie cried out. "Just give me the money! You're

you?!"

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