Chapter 185
Chapter 185:
She let that hang in the air for a moment before adding, “But with all that wisdom, can’t you spare a little thought for your wife? Millie stood by you. You were the one who brought her to us. You promised her a home. Do you not care about the mess you’ve made of her reputation? Do you not care how she feels?”
Still, Brandon said nothing. His silence only deepened the lines of disappointment on Norma’s face.
“I was going to eat with you both,” she said. “But now, I’ll leave you to it.”
She gave Millie’s hand a squeeze and cast one last disappointed look at Brandon. Derek had shouted, even struck Brandon. But still, they were all out of ways to make him come to his senses.
“You should both stay,” she added after a breath. “Your grandfather still wants to talk to you later.”
Then she turned to Brandon alone, her tone firm. “You’ll spend the night here tonight. Do you hear me?”
Norma slipped away to check on Derek, leaving the young couple to their own devices. Side by side, Millie and Brandon made their way to the dining hall.
Millie’s purpose tonight was clear—she needed to set the record straight with Derek about the child. Given her status as Brandon’s wife, both by law and by title, the sudden appearance of a child demanded an honest explanation. Still, she hadn’t managed to say a word to him yet. Derek was in no shape to listen just now, so she kept silent, biding her time. There would be another chance, maybe once Derek was feeling better and sought them out for answers.
Their buggy rolled quietly toward the dining area. Though Millie and Brandon shared a ride, an invisible barrier stretched between them. An air of stillness settled over the space, broken only by the moon’s gentle glow as it shimmered across the lake.
Moonlit Estate boasted a collection of grand villas, each one reserved for a Watson family member. Derek’s residence stood at the heart of it all. Family meals usually took place in private quarters, but for special occasions—family gatherings or hosting guests—everyone converged at the famed floating restaurant over the Moon Lake.
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Tonight was one such occasion—the entire family gathered above the water. News of Brandon and Millie’s return, combined with the online whispers about a mystery child, had piqued everyone’s curiosity. If Brandon truly had an heir, no one could predict what new twists would ripple through the Watson family business.
Once the buggy rolled to a gentle stop, Brandon stepped down first and extended his hand in Millie’s direction. Ignoring his gesture, Millie slid out of the seat on her own, brushing past him without a second glance.
A quick nod from the butler signaled the all-clear, and Millie trailed Brandon into a striking three-story structure defined by clean lines and modern glass.
Inside, the main floor gleamed under bright lights. Platters of food, champagne flutes, and delicate pastries lined the tables. At the heart of the room, a sunken pool sparkled with floating blooms while a harpist’s music drifted through the air, wrapping the scene in elegance.
The moment they walked in, a hush fell as curious eyes turned in their direction.
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