Chapter 855
Chapter 855:
“I know,” Charles said, reaching over to mess up her hair affectionately. “I get it. Don’t worry p>
From the video call screen, Egbert’s voice suddenly boomed through the speakers, complaining loudly about being ignored. Alexia laughed and playfully tapped the camera lens.
Time seemed to drift by peacefully after that.
When Millie finally woke up, the sun was already starting to sink toward the horizon.
She changed into fresh clothes and made her way downstairs, drawn by the sound of familiar voices and the mouth-watering smells drifting from the kitchen.
“Millie! You’re finally up,” Alexia called out, being the first to spot her coming down the stairs.
Millie’s face lit up with a genuine smile as she hurried over to wrap Alexia in a warm hug.
“Did you take the whole day off work?” Millie asked, still smiling as she pulled back to look at her friend.
“I traded shifts with one of my coworkers,” Alexia explained quickly, and then added, “So did my brother. We both wanted to be here today p>
Millie’s smile faltered slightly at the mention of Giffard, uncertainty creeping into her expression.
Alexia caught the change immediately and squeezed her hand reassuringly. “Don’t worry about anything. My brother has genuinely moved on. From now on, just think of him the way I do—like family.” She leaned closer and whispered softly in Millie’s ear, “Everything’s going to be fine p>
Millie wanted to believe her, but she couldn’t shake her doubts. Alexia had said similar things before, but then things had gotten complicated again.
While she was still lost in thought, Giffard appeared from the kitchen doorway wearing a cheerful floral apron that looked completely out of place on him.
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The sight was so unexpected that Millie did a double-take.
“Hey there, sleepyhead,” Giffard said with a relaxed grin, waving a wooden spoon in greeting.
Millie nodded, still processing the surreal image of him in domestic mode. “Perfect timing. Dinner’s almost ready,” Giffard announced, his smile completely natural and easy. When he looked at her, his eyes held the same clear, uncomplicated warmth they’d had years ago when he used to look at both her and Alexia as his younger sisters.
At that moment, Millie finally understood—he had really let go and moved on. Her eyes began to well up with tears of relief.
She nodded back at him, her own smile breaking through the clouds of worry that had been hanging over her.
Elliott Mansion was alive with warmth and laughter tonight. Nearly every friend and family member Myron could reach had come over to show their support for Millie. As for the cruel comments spreading across the internet, no one in the house gave them a second thought.
They all believed that once Vivian’s medical report was released, the truth would finally silence the rumors.