Chapter 330
Chapter 330: The rightful source is
Brandon moved ahead and pulled out chairs for Millie and Ari.
Millie didn’t even spare him a glance. She quietly took off Ari’s backpack and placed it aside.
“I’ll take care of that,” Brandon said, taking the bag from Millie and placing it on a nearby rack.
Millie pursed her lips, not uttering a word, and took a seat beside Ari.
She reached for the pitcher and poured the little girl a glass of warm water. Brandon sat across from them, silently watching the way Millie tended to Ari with such calm attention. Something about it made his heart heavy.
The room was quiet except for the faint notes of piano music and the rhythmic sound of waves brushing the shore.
He kept his eyes on them as Millie gave Ari water and wiped her tiny hands clean. For years, he had often dreamt of this kind of scene. Once Ari’s hands were clean, he slid the menu in front of her.
“Let’s see what Ari would like to eat,” he said.
Millie picked up the menu and leaned toward Ari, quietly going over the choices with her. Brandon stayed quiet, his heart growing heavier.
She selected a few dishes that Ari could eat, all while barely acknowledging Brandon’s presence.
Millie didn’t know what he truly wanted from this dinner. All she wanted was to make it through the evening without conflict.
Soon, the food began to arrive, one dish after another.
Millie finally broke the silence after the waitstaff left. “What is it you want, Brandon?”
He didn’t lift his eyes, just kept them fixed on the plate in front of him. “I just… I realized we’ve never actually shared a meal together as a family. I wanted that at least once.”
Millie’s expression soured. A part of her wanted to say they weren’t really a family, but she bit her tongue. There were only a few more hours left to get through.
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“I know you’re still angry with me,” Brandon said, his eyes turning to the waves outside. “A lot has happened this year. I never intended for some of those things to happen… but they happened regardless. I could do nothing to stop them.”
Though his voice stayed calm, the way he dropped his gaze hinted at emotions he didn’t put into words.
Millie gazed at his profile. It was the first time in days that she had really allowed herself to look at him.
His features were striking. He had well-defined brows, sharp eyes, a tall nose, and lips that always seemed unreadable.
He looked just as he always had, and yet… something about him felt different.
“Are you talking about Vivian?” Millie asked plainly.
Brandon turned his head to meet her gaze.
Millie’s face looked calm, with no trace of anger.
Her voice carried no emotion. It felt as though she were speaking about someone else’s story entirely.
“I’ve been thinking about everything these past few days,” she said slowly, choosing her words with care.
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