Chapter 306


    Millie was stunned, her mind a whirl of confusion. Why had Rylie made a point to see her?


    “For me?”


    Rylie blinked and nodded. Even now, discussing it filled her with anticipation.


    “Indeed. | heard that my old ssmate, Marcus, was married. You wouldn''t believe how shocked | was when | heard it. We had


    been ssmates for years. Before you emerged, | couldn’t envision the remarkable woman who would be his wife. | even


    thought he preferred men.”


    During that bleak interval of her life, Rylie felt as though the world had lost all its luster. The once proud Faulkner family was now


    a shadow of its former glory;


    Vincent had been ensnared within prison walls, and she found herself adrift in a sea of loneliness. Life cruelly added insult to


    injury by leaving her in the delicate condition of pregnancy, amplifying her hardships. Then, like a gleam of sunlight piercing


    through dense clouds, the news of Marcus’ nuptial bonds arrived, offering her a momentary respite from her dreary existence. An


    uncontroble curiosity about the woman who managed to snare Marcus filled her thoughts.


    She harbored an intense instinctual feeling that thisdy was no ordinary blossom plucked from the field.


    Marcus, the man she knew as frigid and indifferent to the charms of women, had unexpectedly taken the marital plunge. He was


    not only a trustedpanion of her husband but also a figure woven into her past as a ssmate. Rylie was eager toy eyes


    on this woman who had seeded in breaking Marcus’ icy demeanor.


    Millie''s jaw nearly unhinged as the revtion that Rylie was not only the wife of Marcus’ friend but also his ssmate hit her.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    “Marcus has always been a diamond among pebbles. In those days, the female students were all but pining for his attention.”


    Rylie quickly amended. “Well, | was the exception.”


    “Neither the fresh-faced school belle, the petite and endearing little loli, nor the charming and sweet ss representative caught


    his interest. His stony demeanor remained unyielding as he navigated the academdscape. His physical prowess, striking


    features, schrly excellence, and sportsmanlikepetence made him irresistible. But he paid no mind to the countless girls


    throwing themselves at him.


    However, he disyed aplete disinterest and paid no attention to any youngdy who showed an interest in him. His


    laughter was carefree and full of joy only in thepany of his friends. Subsequently, rumors circted within the school


    suggesting his inclination towards men.”


    Millie listened with rapt attention, never having imagined Marcus to be such a legendary figure in his school days.


    No wonder he had the restraint of a saint, even when they shared a bedroom. His mastery of self-control was a skill honed since


    his school days. He truly embodied stoic discipline.


    “| was unfortunate at the birthday party. No sooner had | entered the festive atmosphere than my stomach rebelled. | intended to


    extend my greetings to you, but fate staged a misunderstanding on the balcony. It was clear that you perceived me as a romantic


    competitor. As the evening progressed, my stomach woes escted, leaving me with no choice but to make an early exit.”


    Rylie punctuated her tale with a sip of water from the ss that sat before her.


    ‘Then she dredged up the topic from the night before.


    “When do you two n to embark on the adventure of parenthood? | imagine Lady udia must be nipping at your heels about


    it. The prospect of a new addition would be delightful. We could n family outings to the amusement park or even vacations


    together.”


    Millie shook her head, finding the question a knotty one to untangle. But Rylie’s openness today made it clear that she


    considered Millie a trusted friend, prompting Millie to lower her defenses and respond.


    “We won''t be weing children.”


    Caught mid-sip, Rylie nearly choked on her drink.


    “What kind of preposterous idea is that? The two of you are a spectacle of beauty and grace. Any offspring of yours, be ita


    princess-like daughter or a dashing young man, would undeniably be a sight to behold. To not pass down your remarkable genes


    would be a waste of epic proportions.”