Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 278

The sound of her name being called out snapped Millie back to reality, but she had drifted too far into her daydreams to catch the question her teacher had just thrown at her.

Around her, the snickers from her classmates were unmistakable. Their amusement at her predicament was as clear as day, and Millie's irritation grew visibly.

Sure, she had a penchant for designer labels—clothes, bags, you name it. But her joy sprang from owning them rather than knowing how to mix and match to enhance their appeal. So, all that talk about color coordination and what suits cool versus warm skin tones went in one ear and out the other.

As soon as class was dismissed, she made a beeline for the exit, leaving everyone else in her dust.

The mall was just outside, a perfect escape. Recently, she had gone on a bit of a revenge shopping spree using Murray's credit card without him batting an eyelid—probably clueless about the dent in his finances.

And right now, driven by a need to soothe her agitated mind, she dove straight into a luxury boutique, ready to splurge.

Meanwhile, Murray was in a meeting, his phone vibrating non-stop with transaction notifications. He glanced at it, expressionless, and then turned the device off.

Beverley, aiming to pick up Millie after class, had the driver pull up to the mall before heading towards the classroom. Honestly, she'd rather be having tea with the ladies, gossiping, and playing cards—worrying about where to shop next or whether a trip abroad would take too long.

But here she was, revolving her life around Millie and the baby on the way, reminding her of classes and picking her up on time, living like her nanny.

Yet, she couldn't afford not to keep an eye on Millie, fearing she'd teach the baby bad habits.