Chapter 308


    Millie was baffled. How could Rylie be so certain?


    Suddenly, Rylie seized Millie’s hand and ced it on her protruding belly, smiling.


    “Feel it. The baby’s stirring. Can you sense its joy?”


    Feeling the rhythmic pulsations beneath her palm, Millie was awash with a sense of awe. This must be the sensation of a new


    life wriggling within.


    Millie silently released a breath of awe, contemting the wonder of existence.


    Each mother was undoubtedly extraordinary.


    In Preagend’s grandest bar, Rhea had secured a private room for her birthday festivities. The atmosphere was brimming with


    music andughter as the young men and women reveled in their enjoyment.


    The gathering wasrge, consisting of affluent attendees for Rhea’s birthday.


    However, these were merely acquaintances who were present to win her favor rather than genuine friends.


    Despite the mountain of extravagant gifts before her, Rhea sat uninterested on the couch.


    She waited for Marcus’ arrival, her eyes set on the oversized birthday cake ced on the expansive coffee table before her.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    In the dim light, Rhea sped a pill in her hand. It wasn’t her wish to be cruel; her intent was clear: she would have Marcus


    tonight.


    With everyone engrossed in their festivities, oblivious to her actions, Rhea filled a ss with red wine, dropping the pill into it.


    Marcus, burdened with guilt over a past car ident, had vowed to treat Rhea as a younger sibling to repay the Evans family.


    But he kept her at arm’s length, limiting their rtionship to financial assistance.


    When she tried to bridge the distance, he sidestepped her.


    Regardless, she had no intention of remaining a pitiful younger sister. She yearned to be his lover.


    Bria had revealed that Marcus and Millie hadn''t been intimate.


    They slept separately, indicating that Rhea could potentially be Marcus’ first woman.


    The private room door swung open, and a man exuding authority and power strode in.


    Some people are naturally destined tomand, and Marcus was such a man. His entrance, despite the ring music,


    compelled the dancing crowd to halt and fix their attention on him.


    Rhea swiftly silenced the music and rushed to Marcus’ side, announcing with pride, “Marcus, you''ve arrived. We''ve all been


    eagerly anticipating your presence.”