Chapter 129

Brandon remained silent, his face betraying a maze of conflicted emotions as he studied Millie's features.

"I'll come find you in five months," he declared with quiet determination.0

Millie offered no concrete response to his promise.

"Let's just go," she said, taking charge as she began her descent down the courthouse steps.

Brandon remained frozen on the steps, his gaze following Millie's retreating figure. He watched as the morning sunlight painted her silhouette in wvarm,golden hues, and without warning, an inexplicable wave of melancholy washed over him.

His phone buzzed in his pocket at that precise moment.

He retrieved the device and discovered Vivian's name illuminating the caller display.

His other hand clutched the freshly signed divorce decree that legally severed his bond with Millie.

When he lifted his eyes again, Millie had already vanished around the corner, swallowed by the shadows.

Brandon gave his head a sharp shake, attempting to banish the peculiar emotions that threatened to overwhelm his rational thinking.

Millie harbored deep feelings for himn. She would never abandon their connection.

Besides, Vivian's remaining time stretched only five months into the future.

The wait wouldn't stretch on indefinitely.

With these reassuring thoughts anchoring his resolve, Brandon accepted Vivian's incoming call.

"Brandon." Vivian's familiar voice drifted through the speaker. "Did everything proceed according to plan?"

Brandon's eyes dropped to the document resting in his palm.

"Yes," he responded with measured certainty.

Meanwhile, Millie settled into her vehicle's driver seat and allowed herself a moment of quiet reflection.She extracted her copy of divorce decree from her purse,captured a clear photograph, and shared the image within her close-knit group chat.

Her fingers typed swiftly. "Successfully obtained the divorce decree."

Enthusiastic congratulations flooded her screen almost instantaneously.

Alexia responded immediately, "That's absolutely wonderful! Good riddance to him! He's nothing but a complete scoundrel!"

Charles contributed his thoughts. "Millie, you're absolutely incredible! You finally freed yourself from that foolish Brandon!"

Seville chimed in with enthusiasm. "This is fantastic!Congratulations to you, Millie, for embracing a brand new