Chapter 648:

“The paperwork has been approved,” he told Ari. “The adoption procedures will be done in about a week. Ari, how about you and Millie move in with me then? We have koi in the pond, Kiki at home, drivers, a nice housekeeper, and a family doctor. It will be easier for us to take care of you.”

Ari’s face lit up, but she looked to Millie before answering.

Millie nodded.

Ari grinned, showing her small teeth.

“Okay. Can I bring Orange to play with Kiki?”

“Of course,” Myron said, reaching out to stroke Orange.

Millie watched them and felt her heart warm.

It was simple happiness.

It felt like home.

Fireworks still burst overhead, filling the night for a long time.

The show would be remembered by many for a very long time, no doubt about it.

People began guessing its purpose.

Later, word spread that it had been arranged by the Elliott family—more specifically, Myron.

Once Myron’s successful proposal made the news, the connection was obvious.

“Myron is trying to outdo Brandon. When Brandon married Millie, he set off fireworks. Now Myron wants an even bigger show.”

“I love it. Let them keep competing. I want more fireworks and more free shows.”

“Are you daydreaming?”

“I don’t care about them. I want to know why Vivian hasn’t responded yet.”

“Yeah, it’s basically confirmed she entered Brandon and Millie’s old home without permission and live-streamed it. She used to be loud online. Now she’s silent.”

The debate online continued.

𝖁𝖎𝖊𝖜 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊: ⳑ𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝗰𝗼𝗺

Some discussed the Myron and Brandon competition, while others called for Vivian to apologize.

Meanwhile, the fireworks ended.

The drones flew off, and Myron drove Millie and Ari home.

When they stepped out of the car, Ari took Millie’s hand and led her toward a corner.

Sensing the moment, Myron lingered by the car, pretending to tidy things inside.

Ari stopped by a small tree and looked up at Millie.

“Millie, is Myron your boyfriend now?” she asked.

Millie crouched so their eyes met. “Yes.”

“Will you get married?” Ari blinked.

“I don’t know yet,” Millie said with a smile, “but I’ve agreed to his proposal. He’s my fiancé now.”

Ari tilted her head, puzzled.

“It means that if everything goes well, we’ll get married,” Millie explained.

Ari nodded, then suddenly hugged her.

Millie held her, unsure at first why Ari was being so affectionate.

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