Winston's voice was hoarse as the liquor burned his throat. "Millie, we just missed each other. My mistake has cost us so many years. Don't let it happen again."
Life is filled with countless intersections. Luckily, they were still traveling the same path.
Yet, at the next crossroads, he realized that while he might still be present, Millie would not wait for him. From that moment onward, their journeys would diverge, taking them further apart until they would never meet again.
Millie shook her head, looking unhappy and lost in thought.
Winston positioned himself in front of Millie, holding her wrist to prevent her from leaving. He said sincerely, "Don't miss it again. Forgive me, Millie. We can build a wonderful life together. Millie, I promise to make you happy."
However, Millie found it difficult to accept his sincerity. If he had expressed it during their three years of marriage, she might have been filled with extreme joy.
However, that was no longer an option. Her heart h
