Still You Still Me Still Falling novel Chapter 122

Sheila couldn't help but think about what Marcus Wagner had told her regarding Edmond's parents.

She had never truly interacted with high society. The only wealthy person she intimately knew was Edmond.

Now, there was Cecil, too.

But she and Cecil had a childhood connection. No matter how rich he was now, Sheila didn't feel much of a barrier with him.

As for other wealthy elites, she really knew nothing about them.

Still, she had heard her fair share of high-society scandals. People always said that the richer they were, the wilder their private lives became.

Things ordinary people couldn't even fathom were completely normalized in those circles.

Besides, affairs were common enough even among everyday couples.

Naturally, the wealthy faced far more temptations.

Sheila had no real desire to voice an opinion on this societal norm.

Even if she detested it, everyone had the right to choose how they lived.

Yvaine had told her about a teacher at her school who knew perfectly well that her husband was cheating, yet they still hadn't divorced.

Rumor had it the female teacher had a lover on the side, too.

Sheila reserved her judgment, but she could never accept such a thing happening to herself.

She thought about how fortunate she was to have broken up with Edmond back then.

Otherwise, any marriage to him would have inevitably ended in divorce.

After all, while Edmond could probably tolerate a marriage in name only, Sheila never could.

A partner's infidelity—whether physical or emotional—was a total dealbreaker for her.

Because of that, she would never become someone like Jewel Baker.

What Sheila didn't know was that the very woman she and Yvaine were just discussing had just bumped into Vivienne Adler back in their home country.

Jewel's expression turned a bit uneasy. "Mrs. Halley, let's... let's just not talk about what happened back then."

"Don't worry, it's been years. As long as no one brings it up, Edmond will never find out," Vivienne said dismissively. "Besides, we didn't really deceive her. You truly were the most suitable candidate for a daughter-in-law in my eyes."

Jewel spoke up, "Mrs. Halley, my husband is going to be back any second, I need to get going."

"Jewel, if you know any suitable young ladies, please introduce them to me. Seeing you pregnant while my Edmond doesn't even have a girlfriend makes me so anxious."

"Of course, Mrs. Halley. I understand. Goodbye."

Jewel turned and walked away with brisk, long strides.

Whenever she thought about the events from three years ago, a wave of deep regret washed over her.

She had admired Edmond so much back then. Listening to Vivienne's advice, she honestly believed Edmond had agreed to get engaged to her.

But in the end...

Now, three years had passed, and everything had changed completely.