Chapter 1216
Substitute Marriage: Falling For My Ugly Wife
Clad in a soft chiffon dress and pearl earrings, Judie appeared both demure and elegant. Her curly hair
was neatly pinned up, lending her an air of grace.
To Mylo, she embodied both the poise of a young lady and the reliability of a dedicated nurse, a perfect
fit for his motherâs ideal daughter-in-law.
Contemplatively, Judie repeated, âMirror Sea.â
Judie appeared to be pondering what Mirror Sea might actually be like.
Sensing his chance, Mylo elaborated, âMirror Sea is renowned for being a seashell lake. If we visit now,
weâll have the chance to collect vibrant seashells and conches along its expansive coastline.â
When Mylo mentioned the colorful seashells and conches, Judieâs eyes sparkled with interest. She cast
her gaze downward, fixating on the message box on her phone for a lengthy moment. Eventually, she
Lifted her eyes to meet his once again.
âSo when do we leave?â
Mylo wasnât surprised by Judieâs eagerness. After all, who could resist the allure of such a beautiful and
exotic place?
âIf youâre up for it, we can head to Mirror Sea right now,â Mylo suggested.
Caught off guard, Judie queried, âRight now?â
She cast a look around the wedding venue. The festivities were still in full swing.
Mylo inched closer, creating an intimate space as she remained seated and he stood. The inviting
aroma of his cologne mixed seamlessly with her violet perfume, forming a scent that was nothing short
of enchanting.
In a voice rich with allure, Mylo coaxed, âWhat about leaving tonight?
You can take some days off work. Iâll handle the driving, and you can be my co-pilot, enjoying the ride
and catching some zâs.â
Judieâs eyelids fluttered down, a heartbeat quickening as Mylo closed the distance. The whiff of his
enticing cologne surrounded her, setting off little fireworks of attraction inside her.
A N G E L A âs L I B R A R Y
Mylo wasnât just a handsome face. Though known for his flirtatious ways and playboy reputation, he
was no slouch in the business world.
The Barrett familyâs company, under his skillful management, had been raking in impressive profits
consistently.
Ever since Millieâs hospitalization, where Mylo first appeared in her hospital room, their lives had
started intersecting more often.
He had that confident stare, the kind that didnât waver.
She had agreed to dinner with some reluctance, and before she knew it, found herself ensnared in a
movie outing with him. From then on, whenever he extended an invitation, she made her refusal clear.
It was unmistakable; he was chasing after her.
However, her heart was already spoken for. Her affections lay with Bruce, not Mylo. So if Mylo chose to
continue his pursuit, that was his prerogative. Her emotional real estate was fully occupied by Bruce.
Judie had always remained skeptical of Myloâs sincerity. Sheâd administered an IV to a girl Mylo had
abandoned, who landed in the hospital emotionally and physically drained after receiving a two-million
parting gift from him.
That girl lamented Myloâs ruthlessness while receiving the infusion.
Reviewing her unanswered messages, Judie felt a mix of unease and sorrow. Maybe it was time for a
change of scenery. She did have that five-day vacation saved up.