As they sit in the restaurant, enjoying their meal, Lucian steals occasional glances at Lily, his curiosity piqued. Finally, he breaks the silence.
“So, Summa c*m laude, huh? That’s new information, I have to admit,” he remarks, his tone lace with genuine surprise.
Lily looks up from her plate, a smile spreading across her face. “Yes, I graduated top of my class in college.
Lucian leans back in his chair, studying her. “If you did, you could have easily gotten a job anywhere. So…” He trails off, watching her as she takes another bite of her meal. “Help me understand, Lily. It hasn’t been that long since you graduated, and now you’re married to me. What’s the story?”
Lily sets down her fork and reaches for her glass of water, taking a long sip before answering. “Are you really interest
