Chapter: 13 Brandon looked at Millie again. "Millie!" he called. He wanted her to defend Vivian... Like always, he expected her to do what he wanted. But the will to please him was gone. She was walking away from himthere was no reason left to obey... Millie placed her right hand over her stomach. The dull ache was still there."Lcame to visit a friend," she said finally. She didn't want to say more. Her pregnancy wasn't something she wanted to sharenot before the divorce was finalized, not with all eyes on her. Her reply to his question earlier was simple. Having answered Brandon, Millie turned to leave. But the reporters didn't back off. They crowded in around her."Mrs. Watson, people online are asking you to step aside and let Mr. Watson be with Vivian. What do you say to that?""Vivian doesn't have long. Are you still going to fight her?" "Mrs. Watson" Millie didn't bother responding; she just wanted to get away. The crowd, thrilled to see the three of them in the same place at last, had no intention of letting it end. Brandon stood still, saying nothing, and that silence gave someone the boldness to shove Millie with force... She staggered, her arms moving at once to shield her stomach. Millie landed hard, her back hitting the ground first. Cameras flashed wildly, capturing the fall from every angle. She looked toward Brandon by instinct. But his face gave nothing just a cold, still stare. And in that moment, she understood what he wanted her to do, and it stung her heart. He wanted her to speak for him. To tell the press it was all a misunderstanding. That Vivian was ill, and he had only come out of concern. That it was kindness, not betrayal. Clutching her belly, Millie lowered her head and let a faint smile slip across her face. The sky above was clear, and sunlight streamed through gaps in the crowd. But none of it touched her. She steadied herself and rose slowly. Then, without looking back, she said calmly, "I feel sorry for Miss Simpson. But that's all.".w. Someone nearby, unaware, asked, "So, are you friends with her?"Millie gave a short laugh. "Friends? No. wouldn't call someone clinging to my husband a friend."She turned and waved to Alexia, who had just pulled up."Millie!" Brandon called after her, his face red with rage. But she didn't turn around. She stood tall and kept walking.