Chapter 252
Winston got out of the car and locked eyes with Millie. She casually shook the ID card, proof of residency. and marriage certificate in her hand.
Winston pressed his lips together. Clad in a black suit, he looked polished and dignified. However, his eyes lacked their usual sparkle. Instead, they showed signs of fatigue and a hint of redness.
He said slowly, “You-”
“Let’s go,” Millie cut him off. She strode purposefully ahead and showed no signs of hesitation.
Winston frowned in response, his thoughts in turmoil. He walked slowly while Millie consistently led the way.
Her demeanor mirrored the day they got married. She was happy yet anxious. In fact, she was afraid he might regret it.
However, Winston’s feelings were different from those he had during their marriage registration.
Back then, he had been unwilling and remained uncooperative throughout. His expression in the wedding photos was particularly grim. It was evident that he had been forced into it.
Now, Winston was finally parting ways with Millie and could marry Joanna. Although everything was going his way, why did he feel no relief or joy?
While Winston was feeling troubled, Millie suddenly turned. She grabbed his arm and led him forward, asking, “I’m setting you free. Why aren’t you more enthusiastic?”
Passerbys glanced at the pair and started gossiping
“Are they really getting a divorce?”
“Did Winston really cheat on Ms. Caldwell with Joanna? Poor Ms. Caldwell…”
“Ms. Caldwell is gorgeous. How could she not compare to Joanna? I wonder what Mr. Greer is thinking.”
The barrage of comments reached Winston’s ears, plunging his mind into turmoil. He abruptly quickened his pace and moved ahead of Millie.
Millie glanced at him and then caught up with him.
After that, they both stopped at the divorce counter, simultaneously handing over various documents.
It was the same clerk as before. Millie guessed the clerk was associated with Selma.
Millie couldn’t help but wonder if she would ensure their divorce went smoothly.
The clerk cast them a meaningful look. “Are you guys sure about this?”
“Yes,” Winston answered first.
Millie glanced at him again. He sat there quietly, his demeanor subdued. His face was devoid of emotions and seemed overly suppressed.
Wasn’t Winston the one who was keen on divorcing? Yet, why did he appear unhappy at that moment?
With their documents in her hand, the clerk sighed and remarked, “It’s not easy for two people to become
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a family. Please think it through during the cooling–off period. Don’t act impulsively.”
Winston didn’t respond. So, Millie replied indifferently. Thank you. We’ve made our decision.”
The clerk paused. It was as if she was carefully considering her words.
“Please sign here to file for divorce,” she instructed while handing over two sets of documents.
Millie picked up the pen. As she stared at the divorce application before her, her fingers tightened involuntarily.
Three years ago, she was thrilled when they tied the knot. But now, she was just as heartbroken. She never expected their marriage to end like this.
However, if someone were to ask Millie if she could start over, would she still marry Winston? She reckoned she would.
After all, life was about experiencing those fleeting moments. Now, all these were behind her. She had no regrets except for failing to make Winston love her.
Millie couldn’t help but look up at Winston. Right then, she met his dark pupils.
He didn’t pick up the pen. Instead, he merely stared at her.
Perhaps, to Winston, Millie was still in the midst of her tantrum. Maybe she was still the woman who decided to divorce one morning, only to regret it half an hour later, crying and begging him not to leave her, as if she were crazy.
Millie’s love for Winston was genuine, but she knew it was time to move on. From now on, she wouldn’t keep getting entangled with Winston, and he could marry the woman he desired.
For the rest of her life, through every season and meal, she wouldn’t have to wait for Winston’s presence
anymore.
She decided to let all the sorrows and joy, love and hatred, fade away completely from this moment
forward.
Her lips curled into a faint smile as she decisively signed her name–Millie Caldwell.
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