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.”

that her ruse had worked and Millie

make sure to get yourself

a word, but his gaze continually returned to Millie. She was alive, and the heaviness in

initiative to speak. “Leon, thank

was part of our arrangement.

and

at her heartstrings. However, Millie was aware that the surgery had been successful and that things would improve.

into a chair beside her

Lois departed and Marcus entered the ward. “I’ve ensured the top doctors are attending to her. There

her head to regard him, momentarily puzzled. “Go

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