Chapter 1872

The first reason was to expose Ada; the second reason was that she wanted to see Shirley.

Madeline followed behind them and arrived at Shirley’s room.

Although she did not go in, she saw Carter looking worried as he hurried to the side of Shirley’s bed.

He did not look as fierce and ruthless as he had been in front of Ada. He went up to Shirley, who seemed terrified, and pulled her into his arms, gently comforting her.

“Shirley, don’t be scared. I’m here,” Carter comforted patiently.

One would know that Shirley held an important place in his heart upon seeing his worried expression.

“Fire! There’s a fire! Carter, I saw a huge fire! Addy was in the fire and he was burned alive!”

Shirley grabbed Carter’s collar as she continued to murmur in terror.

“Addy can’t die. I promised mom and dad to take care of him. He can’t die, Addy can’t die…”

“He’s not dead, Shirley. Adam’s not dead.” Carter patiently comforted Shirley who was increasingly losing control of her emotions.

“He’s dead