Chapter 253
Chapter 253:
Whether it was Ari’s frequent glances over her shoulder or the faint tension in the air, Millie knew Brandon was still watching.
She sighed and pushed the thought aside.
Whatever this was, it wouldn’t last. Once the divorce papers were finalized, they’d be done—nothing left to tie them together.
Giffard observed them quietly, a swirl of emotions turning in his chest.
He’d seen the gossip about Millie and Charles.
He knew Millie wasn’t interested in Charles—not romantically. She never led people on.
But being a man himself, Giffard could tell that Charles definitely had feelings for Millie.
And if he was being honest, a sliver of jealousy had taken root. He secretly hoped he could be by her side like Charles was.
Even so, he wished her happiness.
His gaze shifted to Ari, who had leaned her head against Millie’s shoulder. Gently, he said, “Ari, you’ll come with me for your check-up now, okay? If anything feels off, just tell me.”
Ari turned and looked up at him with wide, trusting eyes. “Okay. Thank you,” she replied softly.
The check-ups proceeded. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ.net
When the tests were done, Millie took Ari home.
They cooked dinner together, ate, and curled up on the sofa to watch cartoons. Ari loved it.
They watched until the sky turned dark. When it was time to send Ari back, the girl seemed hesitant throughout the drive, glancing at Millie over and over.
Millie could see the question forming on her lips.
“What is it, Ari?” Millie asked, parking the car and turning to the girl.
Ari’s voice was barely above a whisper. “That man today… who was he? He seemed to know you.”
Millie didn’t answer right away. She looked into Ari’s eyes, so big and earnest.
Outside, a breeze rustled the leaves.
The streetlights cast a soft glow over passersby, their laughter drifting into the stillness of the car. It all felt strangely distant.
Should she tell Ari the truth?
After a moment, she nodded to herself.
Ari would be living with her soon. The past wouldn’t stay buried. Besides, Brandon might show up again.
And Ari wasn’t like most children—she understood more than people gave her credit for.
So Millie reached for her hand and said, “He’s my husband.”
Ari blinked in surprise.
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