Lahat ng Kabanata ng She's Out of Your League Now: Kabanata 611 - Kabanata 620

"Millie, are you insane?" Kennedy felt himself go numb.Millie shrugged. "Do you want your phone back or not?"His expression soured. The phone was important to him, but so was his life. He asked, "Will you return the phone if I jump?"She nodded. She was a woman of her word.After a few seconds of silence, Kennedy grumbled and cursed. Finally, he barked at her, "Get it on!"That shocked Millie. Was that for real? What exactly was on that phone that pushed him to risk his life for it?Meanwhile, he had approached a staff member. "Let's fucking go! Nothing is off-limits!"Fuck this shit. What rotten luck to be involved with you. Millie Caldwell, I never thought you'd be so crazy! I finally saw you in a new light. How incredible!"She wondered if nervousness had prompted Kennedy's incoherence, or was he seriously cursing her out. Regardless, she had achieved her goal of driving him mad.Gritting his teeth, he pointed at her. "Millie Caldwell, you're on my list."Confused, she a

The night deepened. The black Cullinan by the entrance to the lab was eye-catching.Millie headed out of the lab while discussing the data from that day with Hank. He suddenly quietened in the middle of the busy conversation.Millie turned and saw Winston's tall figure standing by the Cullinan. He was dressed in a black wool coat and a pair of spotless black leather shoes. He looked perfect in that cozy yet expensive style due to his height. Hank nodded at Millie as a goodbye and quickly left. Millie tried to stop him when Winston called her name, "Millie."Sighing, she turned to Winston with a frustrated frown. Why was he here again? He'd been lurking by the lab entrance daily. She'd become the subject of gossip due to all the men who came looking for her at the lab. Every time she went up to join the conversation among a group of researchers, they'd immediately fall silent. That proved she was the subject of their gossip."Mr. Greer, do you have too much time on your hands? A

Even as Millie drove away, Winston stood beside the car, his eyes fixed on her as she sped off. Her face was barely a blur in his vision.Winston's gaze then fell on the discarded bouquet of roses in the trash. For the first time, he realized pursuing someone wasn't easy. How had Millie managed to hold on all those years ago?If he could do it all over again, he would give anything to see life through Millie's eyes, to understand how she had managed to survive all these years. Leaning against the car, Winston stared at the ground and let out a long, weary sigh. After a moment, he got into the car, took out a cigarette, and lit it. At some point, smoking had become his refuge when things felt overwhelming. Perhaps it was because no one was left to care enough to stop him.He still remembered their university days vividly. Whenever they went out for a meal and someone started smoking nearby, Millie would wrinkle her nose and move away.Winston used to tease her for being delicate

As the night grew darker, Terrence's birthday party was in full swing. A vibrant sign at the Caldwell Villa's entrance announced the special occasion. It served as a reminder that it was Terrence's birthday and a sign to guests that they had come to the right place.Millie, dressed in a casual white dress with her hair pinned up, was busy in the kitchen with Julia. The whole family was there, along with a few of Terrence's close friends, including Rachel's parents. Arthur and Layla sat on the couch, greeting and welcoming the guests as they arrived. Millie poured several glasses of water and handed them to Rachel's parents. Rachel mentioned she would be arriving later that evening. Her flight was scheduled to land at 8:00 pm, so she would likely get to the Caldwell Villa around 9:00 pm. Given how close she was to Terrence, always calling him by his first name, she was definitely planning to be there for his birthday.Hearing the doorbell, Millie glanced outside and announced,

Winston composed himself and said, "Millie, regardless of my status, I had to come today."He knew Millie didn't like him and that the Caldwells weren't exactly welcoming. Still, even if he couldn't get through the door today, he felt it was important to show up and prove he cared about Terrence's birthday."Yes, Ms. Caldwell. Since today is Mr. Caldwell's birthday, it's only fitting that Mr. Greer, as a younger guest, should be here," Eli chimed in, trying to smooth things over for Winston.However, Millie gave him a sharp look, clearly thinking he was being too meddlesome. Eli fell silent immediately.Winston then signaled Eli to leave the gifts and wait in the car. The latter nodded, offered a brief apology to Millie, and promptly left."Millie, I'll just drop off the gifts and exchange a few words with Mr. Caldwell before I go. Is that okay?" Winston looked at her again, his eyes pleading. Millie stared at him. For the first time, she realized just how persistent he was. Det