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She had selfishly stayed by Howard’s side, blinded by her own feelings, knowing full well the dangers her presence brought. It wasn’t fair to him.
This was perhaps the most selfish thing she’d ever done.
Howard’s breathing grew heavier, and his face flushed with a touch of anger.
Sensing his anger, Milly gently pulled her hand free. “Now that you’re safe, go home and live a good life. Don’t get caught up in any of this anymore.”
With that, she turned and began to walk away.
“So, you’re abandoning me again, huh?” Howard’s voice came from behind, laced with a bitterness that stung.
Milly froze mid-step, her heart wavering. Did he really think she was abandoning him?
“I’m doing this for your own good. Being with me will only drag you into danger,” she said softly, turning around with sincerity in her eyes.
Howard pulled her into his arms. He cupped her face and kissed her fiercely.
Her lips were cold yet soft.
Though Milly’s eyes widened in shock, she didn’t push him away. She let him vent, watching him with her clear, unblinking eyes, waiting for him to finish.
Howard instantly regretted his rashness. His anger at her plan had clouded his judgment, but deep down, he knew she was acting out of love and concern.
“I’ve already destroyed the organization. Don’t tell me you will bring me trouble anymore. Even if you did, I’d send that trouble right back where it came from!” Howard’s voice was unusually firm, a sharp contrast to his usual calm.
Milly blinked in surprise. “The organization has been… destroyed?”
Howard nodded. “Yes. The international police are hot on the trail of the Serpentine Palers, so those people are too busy taking care of themselves to come after you.” As he spoke, his voice sounded very cold.
Milly couldn’t help but look at him admiringly.
Howard hadn’t changed at all. Since he was a child, he had always been admirable. In her eyes, he was still just as impressive as ever.
Many people admired Howard openly, and he was already used to their admiring glances. But for some reason, he felt secretly pleased when Milly gave him such a look.
“You can’t avoid them forever, but don’t worry too much. We can face any problem head-on. Running away is only for cowards.” Howard couldn’t help but tap her head lightly, feeling a bit frustrated.
Milly winced slightly, rubbing the spot where he’d tapped her. She looked at him, unsure of what to say.
“And since you recognized me from the beginning, why didn’t you tell me? You shouldn’t have kept me in the dark,” Howard continued.
At first, Milly was confused. But when she saw the banknote Howard took out, her expression instantly changed.
Her eyes became a little evasive.
Those painful and tormenting memories were condensed in this banknote.
Howard noticed the drastic change in Milly’s expression. He gently asked, “What’s wrong?”
“You… you remember me?” Milly stammered, her voice barely audible.
Howard nodded, his gaze steady yet filled with quiet intensity. “Of course. After all, it was my first time giving money to someone.”
Confusion was written all over Milly’s face. “How can that be? You’ve always been doing charity work. Don’t you give money to many people?”
“Yes, we allocate money to those in need. But the funds are taken from the charitable trust. So, it’s not like I personally hand out money every time,” Howard explained, looking her in the eye.
Milly’s mind swirled with confusion as she stared at him unblinkingly. Had she been an exception?
Howard reached out and pinched her cheek. It was still as soft as he expected. “So, the biggest mistake you made was not telling me who you were from the beginning. It would have avoided many misunderstandings between us.”
“I was scared…”
“I know you were afraid that those disasters would defeat me. But now, you see? They mean nothing to me,” Howard said, interrupting her.
Milly, dazed, said, “Howard, you are really incredible!”
The way she praised Howard made him feel almost like a god to her.
Howard’s heart danced with joy, but on the surface, he kept a stern face. “So, what will you do in the future?”
“In the future? What should I do? Tell me.” Milly looked at Howard obediently.
“From now on, stay by my side. No matter how difficult the situation is, we will face it together. You are never allowed to leave me,” Howard said with a straight face.
Milly didn’t show any resistance. She simply nodded obediently. Howard couldn’t help but lean closer and kiss her cheek, thinking she was just too adorable.
Milly held her breath as his lips brushed her cheek. Before she could react, a knock sounded at the door, followed by a woman’s voice.
“Howard, is Milly awake?”
“Yes, she just woke up,” Howard quickly replied.
“May I come in? I want to check on her.”
“Of course. Come in.”
The door was pushed open from the outside, and Isabella walked in. She saw Milly standing beside Howard, looking obedient, and couldn’t help but marvel at what a perfect match they were.
Isabella checked Milly’s condition. Her body had recovered much quicker than Isabella had anticipated, a clear indication of the strength she had honed over years of training as an assassin.
“It’s good that you are recovering well. Your body is fine. Just focus on your recovery. From now on, no one will disturb you and Howard anymore. By the way, what do you plan to do when you return home?” Isabella asked.
Milly was silent for a moment, seemingly deep in thought. Then, she glanced at Howard and replied, “I think I’ll continue being an actress.”
Howard reached out and gently stroked her hair. “You can do whatever you want, as long as it makes you happy.”
“Alright. I’ll go back to Edge Entertainment.” Milly quickly made up her mind.
Isabella nodded in agreement, then changed the topic. “You two have both slept for a long time. I’m sure your stomachs are empty now. Come out and have something to eat.”
Andrew had already prepared a sumptuous lunch, so they all gathered around the dining table and enjoyed their meal, relishing this rare moment of tranquility.
The midday sun hung high in the sky, its golden rays casting a serene glow on the ground below.
“How’s everything at home?” Howard asked, feeling sorry for leaving in a hurry, which must have worried his parents.
“Everything’s fine at home. But…” Isabella’s voice trailed off. Hesitating for a moment, she eventually decided to tell Howard about the royal family in Aswil.
Howard immediately understood because he was also aware of the situation. He said, “Don’t worry, I’ve prepared everything. The high-tech watches they wear won’t pose a threat to anyone.”
“Oh, Howard! I knew you were amazing!” Isabella looked at him with eyes filled with admiration. “But no one else knows about this, right? If they find something wrong with the watches, they’ll definitely try something else.”
This time, Milly chimed in, “There shouldn’t be any problems. Corbett found out and told Peyton, but I’ve already killed both of them.”
When Howard heard this, he immediately understood why Milly was locked up.
But if Milly hadn’t done that, he might be the one who was dead now.
Howard looked at Milly and gently squeezed her hand. “Sweetheart, you’ve really done a lot this time.”
Milly’s face turned crimson at once. “It’s nothing. This concerns our nation, after all.”
“You’re just too kind-hearted,” Howard said with a smile, looking at Milly with eyes full of affection and tenderness. Such a compliment from him made Milly even more bashful. For her, those words were rare.
Kind-hearted?
She never thought of herself as kind.
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