Chapter 19 It's Just a Stiff Neck Chapter 19 It's Just a Stiff Neck All of this brought back memories of those embarrassing childhood days . +20 Free Coins But the funny thing was , whenever she was hurting , she always found herself coming back here . After Millie got out of the car , the ocean wind whipped sand and grit against her skin . She spotted a limited edition black Lamborghini parked in front of the weathered , rundown orphanage a sight that couldn't have looked more out of place . Next to the Lamborghini , the orphanage director , David Winslow , stood respectfully , bowing slightly as he spoke to the man in front of him . David turned at the sound of footsteps and saw Millie . " Millie , what brings you here ? " As the man turned , his figure came into full view . He was dressed all in black - shirt and trousers . It looked simple , but the understated luxury was unmistakable . A custom platinum watch hung loosely at his wrist , its silvery face gleaming coldly under the sun . He was tall and lean . Even just standing there , he radiated an effortless air of privilege . Amid the faded , timeworn yard , he looked like he'd been carefully edited in from a comic book , out of place in every way , yet he was drawing all the attention . Millie's gaze lifted , taking in his deep - set eyes and sharply defined features . This face was nothing like Callum's gentle , refined look . There was a striking , almost aggressive masculinity to it . There was something more dangerous lurking beneath the calm exterior . This time , Millie was certain - he was Sebas from her childhood . But ... what is he doing here ? Her heart skipped a beat , and she nearly turned to leave on instinct . But the cab that dropped her off was long gone . " Millie , come on over . " David called again , his smile warm and friendly . 1/3 21:25 Mon , Sep 29 Chapter 19 It's Just a Stiff Neck & +20 Free Coins David might have been in charge of the orphanage , but it only stayed open because of Millie's funding . Without her , they'd have had to shut down a long time ago . Millie bit her lip , bracing herself as she walked over . Those few steps felt like an eternity . She could feel a piercing stare on her - one that seemed to hold both scrutiny and something deeper . " Mr. Hunt , this is Millie Jackman , the orphanage's sponsor , " David said , introducing them . " Millie , this is Mr. Hunt . " The land the orphanage sits on is under Mr. Hunt's name now . A developer nearly bought the place out , but Mr. Hunt stepped in and saved it for the kids . " Hearing this , Millie instinctively looked over at the man beside her . He stood with the sunlight behind him , his tall frame casting a shadow over her . There was a new maturity to his features , but that same cool , unapproachable air about him hadn't changed at all . Sebastian seemed to sense her gaze and turned his head . The instant their eyes met , Millie felt like a kid caught doing something wrong . She looked away immediately . Maybe she was too obvious , because David suddenly asked , " Millie , do you know Mr. Hunt ? " David was the brother of the previous director and had heard a bit about the orphanage's past . Millie kept her head down and said quickly , " No , I don't . " The second she said it , that gaze on her seemed to turn even colder . Just then , the assistant came over and said there was a fight among the kids and David needeu to handle it . David turned to Sebastian . " Sorry , Mr. Hunt , I have to go deal with something . Millie , could you keep Mr. Hunt company ? Thanks ." With that , David and his assistant left . That left only Sebastian and Millie in the yard . 2/3 Chapter 19 It's Just a Stiff Neck The sea breeze swept in , heavy with dampness , and the air thickened with an almost suffocating silence . Even the salty scent seemed to freeze in place . Millie stared at the ground , saying nothing . Sebastian kept quiet too , his intense gaze never leaving her . It felt like time was being stretched out - every second crawling by . +20 Free Coins Finally , Millie couldn't stand the silence . Her voice was hoarse as she spoke , " Mr. Hunt , thank you for everything you've done for the orphanage ." Sebastian's gaze darkened as it rested on her . Millie wore a white t - shirt and skinny jeans , a simple look that made her seem even taller and slimmer . Her wavy hair fell loosely over her shoulders , framing her bright , delicate face - though her big , round eyes seemed to avoid him . Sebastian remembered her earlier denial and gave a faint , cold smile . She'd learned to lie , now that she'd grown up . " Ms. Jackman , why are you scared to look at me ? " At his words , Millie slowly lifted her gaze , only to settle on his Adam's apple . " No , it's just a stiff neck ... ' " Sebastian's voice was low , with a touch of mockery . " You didn't look like you had a stiff neck when you were looking up at the sky just now . " Millie was speechless . She bit her lip , knowing she couldn't risk making him angry . After all , he was the one renting the land to the orphanage now . 3/3