Chapter 1187

Chapter 1187:

Her attention was focused on the competition, and it wasn’t until Evie came by that Madisyn was pulled into helping with the preparations for Milly and Howard’s engagement party.

Seeing Milly again, Madisyn couldn’t help but be amazed by the power of love. It could turn a woman, once as vibrant as the sun, into someone weighed down by sadness. And it could also make Milly, who had once been cold and distant, smile in a way that felt truly genuine.

Madisyn handed over the engagement gift she’d prepared—a pair of bracelets she had designed herself, inspired by Milly and Howard’s story. While Milly might not have understood the value of Sierra’s exclusive designs, she fell in love with them the moment she laid eyes on them.

Touching the bracelets, Milly looked at Madisyn, trying to find the right words but finally settling on a quiet, “Thank you… I’ll wear it always.”

Milly, despite everything, still clung to the habits of her past life. She didn’t wear jewelry, save for the essentials, as it held little value for her. That Milly would say such words made Madisyn realize the gift was just right.

She smiled softly.

“I’m glad you like it.”

True to her decisive nature, Milly had already slipped one of the bracelets on her wrist after changing into her dress. The bracelet, simple yet unique, complemented the elegance of her outfit perfectly. Evie couldn’t help but praise the stunning result.

“That’s so beautiful! I was thinking I should dress more low-key for your engagement…”

“Party, but now I see that’s not necessary. Even if I wore the same dress as you, I still wouldn’t be able to outshine you!”

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Milly wasn’t entirely sure how she looked in her dress, but Evie’s kind words put her mind at ease. She turned to Evie, offering a grateful smile.

Their styles couldn’t have been more different, but Evie’s self-deprecating humor somehow made Milly feel at home. Once, the only person Milly cared about was Howard, but now, without even realizing it, there were more people who mattered to her—and she had become someone others cared for, too.

With the engagement dress picked out, everything else was falling into place.

The twenty-sixth was deemed an auspicious day. The sky was a bright canvas of blue, and the air was crisp and refreshing. In the grandest hotel in Ansport, members of prominent families gathered to celebrate Howard’s engagement.

Milly and Howard stood beside Elaine and Glenn respectively. Together, they stepped forward, standing side by side to share their happiness with the gathered crowd.

Evie, standing below the stage, watched as Milly and Howard exchanged looks of deep affection.

Not far away, the bond between Andrew and Madisyn was equally unshakable.

As the applause rang out, Evie joined in, clapping sincerely. But soon, her feet led her to the drinks and snacks area, where she found herself picking up a glass of wine and downing it in one go.

When she set the glass down, a look of quiet sorrow settled in her eyes, tears welling up before she even realized it.

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