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He hastily retreated to his room, still reeling from what he had just witnessed.
Isabella, too, felt a wave of discomfort. “We’ve already eaten, so we’ll head back to our room. Enjoy your meal.”
She gently pulled Andrew with her, leading him back to their room.
Once again, the living room was left with just Howard and Milly, but the awkwardness between them now felt even more palpable. Howard blinked at Milly, at a loss for what to do next.
Milly, sighing deeply, ate the piece of beef on Howard’s fork. “It’s fine. Let’s just eat.”
“Okay. After dinner, let’s go for a walk!” Howard suggested, eager to shake off the awkwardness.
During the time they had stayed in the Serpentine Palers’ base, they had scarcely experienced the outside world.
Milly gave a small nod, agreeing.
After the meal, they walked hand in hand through the quiet streets. The soft glow of streetlights bathed the world in a gentle warmth, and the night felt serene.
Some elderly people and children leisurely strolled along the sidewalk, adding to the peaceful atmosphere.
A child dashed by too quickly and bumped into Milly’s leg, stumbling slightly before hurriedly apologizing, “Sorry, Miss.”
“It’s alright,” Milly smiled, brushing off the incident. “Just be careful and slow down on the road.” She couldn’t resist ruffling the child’s hair, her eyes softening as she looked at his innocent face.
The child, still looking up at her, suddenly blurted, “Miss, you’re so pretty.”
The pure honesty in the child’s words made Milly’s heart swell. She smiled, feeling a warmth she hadn’t realized she needed. “And you’re very cute.”
The little boy grinned, his face lighting up. “Miss, you’re the prettiest and kindest lady I’ve ever seen. I wish my sister could be as gentle as you.” He nuzzled her palm.
Before Milly could respond, a sharp voice called out from behind them. “You little rascal, what are you up to? Get back here now!”
The boy froze, his face dropping with fear. He turned and bolted, calling over his shoulder, “Miss, I have to go!”
Milly watched the child disappear into the distance, her smile lingering for a moment. But then, her expression faltered, a shadow crossing her face as something heavy weighed on her thoughts.
Howard, noticing the change, instinctively knew what was on her mind. It was Mano.
Howard didn’t know how to ease her pain, but he knew that Mano and Milly had shared a deep bond. Mano had even been willing to sacrifice his life for hers.
Emotional bonds among assassins were rare, but when they did form, they were profound and intense.
Howard asked softly, “How did you and Mano first meet? I always thought most assassins didn’t stay in touch with each other.” He knew that the fewer who knew of their existence, the safer they would be.
At the mention of her first meeting with Mano, Milly’s eyes brightened, memories flooding her thoughts.
“A long time ago, when Mano first joined the organization, he was weaker than the others and often picked on. I happened to pass by one of those incidents and stepped in to stop it. After that, Mano started bringing me all kinds of treats. Whenever I was on a mission, he’d tag along if he had time. I don’t have any family, so to me, he was like a little brother.”
Milly’s voice grew softer, her eyes misting over.
Howard squeezed her hand gently, his tone quiet. “The bond you shared is incredibly pure.”
“You’re right,” Milly replied with a sigh. “In our line of work, genuine connections are hard to come by. Everyone’s constantly on guard, but Mano never shielded himself from me. He trusted me completely.”
Fortunately, she had never intended any harm to Mano; if she had, he would have been dead long ago.
Howard gazed at her with tenderness. “You’re truly kind-hearted, Milly.”
Milly let out a bitter smile. “I’m not kind at all.”
Howard shook his head. “You are. It’s just that the circumstances forced you to be otherwise. Deep down, you care too much to hurt anyone. I’ve heard you only eliminated those who truly deserved it. Without you, Mano might never have made it this far. You’ve both been through so much, but at least you had each other. Maybe in another life, he has a happy family and no longer has to be an assassin.”
“If that’s the case, it would be a dream come true,” Milly murmured, her eyes fixed on the stars above. “It’s the dream we used to talk about.”
When Howard saw the wistful look in her eyes, his chest tightened. For most people, family was a given, but for assassins, it was a distant hope.
“You’re with me now,” Howard said, his voice firm. “My parents will treat you like their own daughter, and Isabella, my brothers—they’ll all see you as family.”
Howard wanted to ask Milly about her family, but when he looked at her delicate, lovely face and saw the sadness in her eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to stir up her pain.
So, he swallowed his words.
They wandered outside for a long time, walking until the night had settled deeply around them, before finally heading back to the hotel.
Previously, Howard had been using Waylon’s room, but now that Waylon had returned, he was relegated to the sofa.
Even though it was early spring, the air still carried a lingering chill, especially as night fell and the temperature dropped noticeably.
As Howard sat on the sofa, he noticed Milly peeking out from her room, and he couldn’t help but find her little gesture utterly endearing.
“Why aren’t you asleep yet?” Howard asked gently.
Milly came closer, concern etched across her face.
“It’s freezing. You might catch a cold sleeping out here.”
If anyone else had said that, it might’ve sounded like an invitation, but Milly’s sincerity was crystal clear.
Howard playfully pinched her soft cheek and smiled.
“I’ll be fine. I’m tougher than I look.”
Milly paused for a moment, thinking it over, then suggested, “How about I sleep on the sofa, and you take the room? I’m pretty sure I’m stronger than you.”
Howard almost choked on his own laughter.
His remarkable girlfriend never failed to surprise him.
Shaking his head with a grin, he said softly, “No way. I’m not letting you sleep on the sofa while I take the bed. Don’t worry about me.”
“Just go get some sleep—it’s late.”
“Why do guys always think they have to pamper the girl? I’m stronger than most of them, so I can pamper you too,” Milly said.
She raised her arm and flexed, showing off the faint outline of her muscles.
Howard felt a little embarrassed.
It seemed he really couldn’t match Milly’s strength.
He definitely needed to hit the gym when they got back—how could he let his girlfriend outshine him like this?
“It’s not about strength; it’s about being a gentleman. You’re my girlfriend, so of course, I want to take care of you,” Howard spoke with calm patience, his tone gentle.
But Milly, usually so agreeable, shook her head with a touch of stubbornness.
“I think love should go both ways. You don’t need to be the one suffering on the sofa. I’m less likely to catch a cold, anyway. And girls can carry their boyfriends bridal style, too. Guys deserve to be pampered sometimes.”
Howard chuckled, amused.
“Oh, so you’re that strong, huh?”
“Of course! I can easily lift you,” Milly declared, and before Howard could react, she scooped him up right off the sofa.
The unexpected sensation of being suspended in the air left Howard momentarily stunned.
He looked down at the floor in disbelief, feeling his face flush slightly as he realized he was now cradled in Milly’s arms.
“Ah…” Waylon emerged from his room, yawning lazily, his only intention to grab a quick glass of water from the kitchen.
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