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"Can anybody really help me with this?" Millie wondered.Pierce helped her into the bathroom and started to pull down her pants."No, no, you don't need to do that!" Millie said, feeling embarrassed."Your cut is on your lower stomach. Bending over will hurt. Let me help you. Besides, given what we've been through, there's no need to be shy," Pierce said with a slight smile.Even though Pierce was right—they had been through so much together, from him helping her after she lost her virginity to her assisting him with his needs—Millie still felt a deep sense of shame."If you're embarrassed, just close your eyes. Remember, you helped me when I was hurt," Pierce said gently."I… I'll do it myself," Millie said, trying to be independent despite the pain.Her face was bright red with embarrassment. Even though she kept telling Pierce to leave, he wouldn't budge. "I can't leave. What if you fall and hurt yourself?" Millie was frustrated and finally gave up.Pierce smirked as he

Pierce had always been cool and distant, but he looked even more reserved in his new traditional outfit.The outfit featured a subtle pattern with metal clasps, giving him the refined look of a stylish gentleman from the early 1900s."Who picked this outfit for you?" Millie asked, curious."I asked Tobias for advice. He said that if we wear matching outfits, Grandpa will think our relationship is strong," Pierce explained with a small smile."That's a good idea. I'll go change," Millie said.When she came out in her refined outfit, it made her look like she belonged to a bygone era. Her white shirt had a delicate pattern and tassels at the sleeves, paired with a gold pendant that perfectly complemented her look. Her hair was simply yet elegantly pinned up with a white hairpin.Pierce couldn't take his eyes off her. She looked stunning, like someone straight out of a painting."Do I look good?" she asked."You look great," he said with admiration.Then, he pulled her into a hug

Bill looked serious. "Let me ask you, does Millie despise you?"Pierce sighed and rubbed his forehead. He couldn't understand why Bill thought he was so inadequate. Was it just because he slept in and made Millie get up early?"No," Pierce said quietly. Admitting he wasn't up to par was really uncomfortable.Bill shook his head. "Millie is a great person. What woman would put up with that?""Grandpa, can we talk about something else? Millie is waiting outside," Pierce said, trying to change the subject."Alright, alright," Bill said, backing off. "But you need to take good care of Millie. She's the only granddaughter-in-law I approve of. I just learned her ex was Stefan, and you should know I've had issues with Stefan's grandmother for years."Stefan's grandmother chose Millie as her granddaughter-in-law, and now that Millie's mine, even in death Stefan's grandma won't rest easy. It's a big win for me, you hear me? Treat Millie well. If you lose her, you'll regret it.""I unders

Millie hadn't told Stefan she was in the hospital, so she had no idea how he found out. He was here, accusing her of trying to get his attention on purpose.She knew Stefan had a big ego, but this was just ridiculous.Just as Millie was about to respond, Agnes came running out, clearly frustrated. "What are you talking about? She's not here to impress you. I'm the one who asked her to come keep me company!""Grandma, are you still trying to change my mind?" Stefan asked."I've decided I won't stop you anymore. Go ahead and be with Wanda if you want. The more I try to intervene, the more determined you seem. But let's see if she'll stick around when you have nothing left," Agnes said, rolling her eyes and grabbing Millie's hand."Wanda will. She loves me," Stefan replied, confident as ever."Millie, what did you do to make him think you're still into him?" Agnes asked, sounding frustrated.Millie looked confused. "Mrs. Leach Senior, I didn't do anything."Agnes sighed, "I believ

Wanda's heart raced when Stefan suddenly snapped at her. She tried to stay calm and not show any worry."No, Stefan. I've never tried to trick you. I'm honest with you. Don't you know that by now?" Wanda said firmly.Stefan took a deep breath, trying to calm down. "Maybe I was wrong to suspect you. You've always been good to me. It's just been a tough time at work. I'll get over it," he said, rubbing his forehead and heading upstairs.Wanda was still concerned and decided to investigate further. What she found was shocking.Millie wasn't just Pierce's lover—she was actually Mrs. Atkinson now. Even more surprising, Pierce knew all about Millie's past problems with the cargo ship and still married her.Stefan thought Millie was still hung up on him, but seeing her move on so quickly and marry someone else was too much for him to handle."Why does she get to marry into a rich family after everything that happened, while I'm still stuck trying to get Stefan? It's not fair!" Wanda tho