Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 268

Chapter 268

When Millie decided to drop out of college, it was with a couple of significant reasons in mind. First, she wanted more time to focus on her pregnancy, and second, she wanted to devote her attention to Murray, her fiance from a wealthy background. For Millie, the prospect of marrying into affluence made her collegiate pursuits seem trivial. Why bother with textbooks and lectures when she was about to step into a life of luxury?

So, come Monday, Millie headed to the administration office to hand in her withdrawal paperwork, citing health reasons for her departure a process she expected to be quick and straightforward.

Since she was already on campus, Millie decided it was as good a time as any to clear out her dorm room. It was a Monday afternoon, a time when her classes were typically not in session, so she made her way there, finding her roommates all gathered inside. It had been a while since Millie had last visited the dorm. Though she had left most of her belongings there, her presence had become rare.

Her sudden appearance caught her roommates by surprise.

"Millie, what brings you back? I thought you were staying at your boyfriend's place," one asked.

"Forgot something here? Just text us next time. We could have Ubered it over to you," another added.

of her chin, Millie announced, "I'm here to pack up my things. I've

of someone

in agreement. "Yeah, dropping out is permanent. You'll lose your student status. If you regret it later..." "Regret? What's

feel

lightly, "Not at all. Life's about choices. I'm pregnant and about to marry

last part, though her tone was laced with

is my child and learning to be the perfect high-society wife. As for my education... that can wait." After all, with money, education was never out of reach. The world was full of prestigious

"It's my life. They don't need to know. Even

spoke lightly, her roommates frowned,

it's better to think

struggled through school to get here. Giving up now... It

hinted at the uncertainties of life, including marriage and the