Millicent couldn't help but to smile at his words, even if they didn't make her relax more than a fraction. 'No, but it's nice to hear,' she said with a warm smile looking at him.
'I love you too,' she said softly. 'So much. All I ever want is for you to be happy.'
She was about to say something more when an approaching woman caught her attention. Looking up, she remembered the woman from Justin's birthday party. Romilda's replacement. But she tried to keep those thoughts to herself as she stood up and extended her hand in greeting.