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She rubbed her eyes to confirm that she wasn’t hallucinating. How could Millie have survived? It was utterly unbelievable.

Millie nodded. “In the final moments, I leaped into the lake behind the building.”

After a brief pause, she continued, “Luckily, the bomb’s safety mechanism wasn’t triggered when it was attached to me. Though they bound me intricately, they used ordinary ropes. As the end drew near, I severed the ropes and jumped into the lake, saving myself.”

“It’s wonderful that you’re safe.” Lois managed to muster a smile.

Millie didn’t suspect Lois. Instead, she expressed concern for her. Despite Lois’ actions leading to the detonation of the bomb, Millie understood that Lois had done it in a bid to save her.

“are you alright? I was worried you hadn’t made it out.”

relief that her ruse had worked and Millie hadn’t discerned her true motives

fine. But later on, make sure to get yourself thoroughly checked,” Lois

to

gaze and took the initiative to speak.

typical indifference, saying, “No need for thanks. It was part of our arrangement. Congratulations

a polite smile and turned to enter her

grandmother lay in bed, her face nearly colorless and her head wrapped in bandages. The sight tugged at her heartstrings. However, Millie was aware that the

a chair beside her grandmother’s

room grew silent as Leon and Lois departed and Marcus entered the ward. “I’ve ensured the top doctors are attending to her. There shouldn’t be any complications. Let’s head back for now and

regard him,