She's out of Your League Now (Millie and Winston) novel Chapter 3

Winston refused to believe it, so he searched every possible place for Millie. 

He had searched through the backyard, the study, and even the home theater. However, Millie was still nowhere to be seen, and even her belongings were no longer around. 

On the bookshelf in the study, Millie’s frequently read medical books had also been completely cleared out. 

He hardly ever returned to the villa. With Millie gone, the place felt even more desolate. 

Winston made his way downstairs with heavy steps and noticed the empty space behind the couch. When he saw the damaged painting thrown into the trash can, his breath hitched. 

After they got married, Millie always pestered him to go shopping with her. Since he was always busy with work and somewhat disliked her, he kept making excuses to get out of it. 

Winston suddenly recalled that moment when it was Millie’s birthday. She had come to the company and asked, “Win, can you spend my birthday with me? If you are very busy, half an hour is fine.” 

He had felt sorry for her, so he agreed to spend her birthday with her. 

He had assumed that she would ask him to buy her gifts, accompany her for a meal, or even make some ridiculous demands. 

Yet, all she wanted was for him to accompany her. She even tentatively asked her, “Win, can I hold your hand?” 

She knew that he was a very busy man, so she didn’t want to drag him out for too long. She went to an arts and crafts store and grabbed a painting set that she wanted to do with him. 

At that time, Winston found it rather childish, so he merely stood by and watched. Along the way, he even took several calls from Joanna. 

Despite that, Millie remained silent about it. After they returned home, she hung the painting in the living room and maintained a very cheerful demeanor. 

Since then, she no longer asked him to accompany her, nor did she celebrate her birthday with him again. 

Winston was about to reach for it when he caught a glimpse of the divorce papers on the coffee table. 

He immediately furrowed his brows. On the signature section of the paper, he saw both his and her names on it. 

Winston swallowed hard as he stared at it in disbelief. 

Did Millie actually agree to the divorce? 

When his phone suddenly rang, Winston immediately opened it, thinking that it was Millie. Yet, he saw that it was only a message from his family. 

“Win, your grandmother’s 70th birthday celebration is approaching. She’s all about keeping up appearances, so she’s going all out this time. All of the invitations have just been sent out. 

“Moreover, she has specifically stated that you and Mills must attend on time, or you’ll bear the consequences!” 

Winston suddenly felt frustrated. 

It couldn’t have come at a worse time. 

… 

Meanwhile, the Caldwells were all gathered at Caldwell Villa at Yerwick City. 

Arthur was dressed in an immaculate suit as he raised his glass at the dining table and said with a smile, “Congratulations to Mills on breaking free from the shackles of misery!” 

“Since you’ve returned, why not take over the company? I’m looking into retiring after all,” Terrence said playfully as he begged Millie to take over the billion-dollar family fortune. 

Layla immediately spoke up, “Don’t even think about that, Mills. You have to keep accompanying me to the hospital to learn from me! Otherwise, it would be such a waste of your exceptional medical skills!” 

Millie’s mother, Julia Webster, immediately chimed in with a radiant smile on her face, “Why don’t you learn jewelry design from me, Mills?” 

Millie tightly gripped her fork as she gazed at the plate before her that was filled with her favorite food. 

As she glanced at the people around the dining table, she suddenly felt a wave of sadness wash over her. 

Everyone was still the same as she remembered. They were still so full of life and love. There was truly no place like home. 

Despite all the pain she had put them through, they never once brought it up. 

It finally dawned on her that only her family would unconditionally love her for who she was. 

Millie looked back on her actions and realized that she had been immature and thoughtless. 

She made a promise to herself to never again hurt those who cared for her for the sake of someone who didn’t love her. 

“Mills should continue her studies in medicine!” 

“No! She should go into business instead!” 

“She should go into jewelry design instead!” 

All of a sudden, a disagreement broke out among those three people. Millie and Arthur looked at each other, completely dumbfounded. 

“What will it be, Mills?” All three of them asked in unison. 

Millie’s smile was strained and her heart was pounding in her chest—it was simply too nerve-wracking! 

Millie bit her lips as she tightly gripped the fork in her hand. There was no winning in this situation! 

Suddenly, the sound of a motorcycle engine reverberated outside the villa. Millie grinned, knowing that her best friend Rachel had come to pick her up. 

After wiping her mouth, she said, “I’m going to have some fun first. We’ll discuss this once I come back!” 

After saying that, Millie quickly ran off, leaving the people at the table behind arguing furiously, their faces flushed with anger. 

Although inheriting a fortune and saving lives were both attractive possibilities, Millie ultimately decided that happiness was her top priority at that moment. 

She wanted to make up for the three years of youth she had wasted! 

… 

Meanwhile, at Siren Club, the music was ear-splitting, and spotlights illuminated the center of the dance floor. 

Millie wore a red mini skirt that hugged her curves, paired with four-inch high heels that showed off her long, slender legs. 

She sported heavy makeup today, her curly hair tumbling down her back. Her eyes were absolutely captivating—the kind that could leave one speechless. 

As the spotlight hit her, it revealed the stunning butterfly tattoo on her back. It was so gorgeous that it was almost begging to be kissed. 

Rachel’s heart ached for Millie as she looked at her.