NovelEnglishChapter 228
Chapter 228
After the thought of divorce had taken root, Lily spent most of her tin a daze, only feeling truly engaged
when she was absorbed in her work.
At that moment, she couldn't focus on a word Maryanne was saying, her mind consumed with the fact that
Terence had helped her get into Lupler. Maryanne had no idea about Terence's connection to Lapler, so Lily
decided to ask him directly the next tthey met.
Two hours later, Lily completed a series of tests and retuned to the doctor's office, where she held her blood test
results and ultrasound report. "You have a hormonal imbalance, which is causing your irregular menstruation,"
the gynecologist said after quickly glancing at the results.
He picked up the ultrasound report, examined it further, and asked, "Are you married?"
Lily nodded. "Yes, but we've always used contraception."
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"Have your stress levels been particularly high lately? Are you dealing with a lot?" The gynecologist observed her
complexion closely. "Yes," Lily replied, lightly touching her cheek. Even though she saw her face every day, she
could tell she looked more haggard recently. The gynecologist wrote out a prescription. "It's not a serious issue.
You just need to manage your stress, try to relax, and take sherbal medicine. It won't harm your body, and
even if you were to get pregnant unexpectedly, it wouldn't affect the baby _"
Lily tuned out the last part, and her mind went elsewhere. She picked up the two boxes of pills from the
pharmacy and left the hospital with Maryanne, carrying the medication bag
"How about we grab a bite? Maryanne linked her arm with Lily's, reluctant to let go. "It's been so long since
we've had a meal just the two of us."
Though Terence had a gentle temperament, he valued rules, so Maryanne had learned to temper her behavior
around him.
Thinking of Hazel at home, Lily didn't want to go back."Sure. Let's walk down the street and get something to
eat."
Despite the cold, her thick jacket kept her warm, and holding hot food while strolling down the lively street
brought a sense of comfort. Maryanne parked round the comer, and the two got out of the car, holding hands
like they had back in college, chatting and looking for food.
The street was brightly lit, alive with the sounds and smells of street food, packed with mostly university
students.
When they reached the end of the street, their hands were full of snacks. They settled on a bench, bundled up in
their thick jackets, eating and chatting happily. "Terence's back, so I'm free now," Maryanne said, sipping her
milk tea. "lI was hoping we could spend more ttogether, but work always gets in the way for you.
Lily leaned back on the bench, holding a baked potato and gazing at the starry sky. "I used to envy you so much,
always wondering-did | really have to be a housewife forever?
"I used to tell myself that marrying a man like Xavier, someone so outstanding, and giving up work for him, was
worth it. But now, | think having a career is pretty
To this day, Lily still thought highly of Xavier. It was just a shthat he didn't love het.
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"If you think it's good, then | support you," Maryanne said, "I hope you becan amazing designer. When you
do, I'll be your little follower, and I'll always be your friend."
She handed Lily a cup of milk tea and leaned against her shoulder.
Lily smiled. At that moment, she felt an overwhelining desire to escape Xavier. She longed for a life without him-
no more struggling with his presence and thinking about him, a life where he wasn't everywhere.
Just a little longer. The one-month cooling off period was almost over.
Speaking of the cooling-off period, Maryanne couldn't help but start another rant.
"Marriage is so easy to rush into. You just decide to get married without thinking it through.
"But divorce....... that's something you cto after a long period of torment when both people realize they're
completely incompatible. It's a decision made after deep reflection, so why even bother with a cooling-off
period?" Complaining was something Maryanne oftendid.
Lily was listening intently when her phone suddenly rang in her pocket, when she saw who was calllug, her brows
luitted instinctively.
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