Shirley quickly collected her wandering thoughts.The sky was gray, and it was drizzling.Shirley was having an unquiet state of mind. She looked at the driver who came over to help her and thanked him.The driver wore a cap and a face mask. He did not speak. He merely kindly helped her into the car and put away the wheelchair.Shirley sat in the car and looked at the scenery outside the window. Her expression looked abnormally dispirited.During the drive, the driver would occasionally lift his eyes to look at Shirley from the rearview mirror.Shirley, who was looking out of the window the whole time, did not know that the driver was observing her.Although it was only drizzling, Shirley felt that it was raining cats and dogs in her heart.Her only family member had died, and the friend who took care of her this whole time was dead as well.She had even personally gone to destroy the future of the man she loved the most.Heh.Shirley chuckled at herself. She felt that her l
Shirley looked out of the car window and saw that the house before her looked familiar.At this moment, Carter had already gotten out of the car and was at the side of the car in the rain opening the car door. He then bent down and carried Shirley out of the car, ignoring her protests.“Carter, do you still intend to keep making mistakes now, even at this stage?”As if mute, Carter remained silent as in the face of Shirley’s accusations. “Carter!’“Stop talking.”Carter finally spoke, but he did not stop walking.He carried Shirley to the sofa in the house, then he brought in Shirley’s luggage and wheelchair before closing the door.The rain and wind were rustling outside beneath the gloomy sky.Inside the house, Carter turned on the heating lamp and heater, and no one could feel the cold wind and haze of December in the house.Carter removed his coat and slowly sat down in front of Shirley. He then picked up a red apple and started peeling it.Shirley looked at Carter’s ev
That test reagent?Shirley’s expression changed. Her eyes moved about as she thought, but she could not figure out which test reagent Carter was talking about.That was because she had developed too many kinds of test reagents back when Carter ordered her to do so.The sight of Carter’s sly smile sent a chill down Shirley’s spine. A terrifying feeling crept into her heart.“What did you do to Eveline and Jeremy?”“Are you worried about Jeremy or the partner with whom you fooled me?”“...”Shirley looked blankly at the man. She could tell from Carter’s expression that something was not right. He looked as if possessed, and there was only hatred burning in his eyes.Did he hate Eveline and Jeremy?Shirley’s heart trembled. She still could not figure out what test reagent Carter was talking about.However, he already saw the uneasiness and apprehension on Shirley’s face.He smiled and spoke no further.…Elsewhere, it had been a few days since Madeline and Jeremy went back to
Madeline’s sudden gesture caused Jeremy to stop abruptly.He felt his heart beating faster, but it was not a joyous rhythm.“Jeremy, do you have something on your mind?”Madeline finally asked. She did feel that Jeremy looked perturbed.Upon hearing that, Jeremy lifted his eyes and shook his head.“The biggest thing on my mind is you.”“Really?” Madeline giggled.“I’m sorry, Linnie. I was thinking about something just now so I didn’t catch the teacup. I’ve caused you pain.” Jeremy caressed the back of Madeline’s leg which had been burned as his heart ached, even though the burn was not too serious.Madeline smiled softly. “I know you didn’t do it on purpose. I can endure such pain, but I can’t endure you having something on your mind which you aren’t telling me.”After Madeline said this, Jeremy’s expression looked solemn.Madeline recomposed herself and asked, “Is it about the maid?”When Jeremy heard this, a look of loss evidently flashed across his face.Madeline furrowe
When Madeline said that, Jeremy suddenly felt like he was at a loss.However, it was understandable that she wanted to be by herself.“Linnie, I'll be outside the study. Call me if you need me,” Jeremy said and was about to turn around and go out.However, Madeline grabbed his hand. “Jeremy, your injury isn’t healed yet, so move as little as possible. I'll wait in the room for a bit.”After she said that, Madeline let go of Jeremy's hand and walked toward the door to the study.Jeremy's heart suddenly became empty.If his leg hurt, so, too, did her scalded foot. However, at this moment, nothing hurt more than her heart.Jeremy was truly irritated. He really had been careless back then. He had not kept his guard up against the maid, so he did not think that there was a problem with the cake.He recalled the situation in detail, and there was still a particular scene in his mind that he did not want to remember. How could he touch a woman other than his Linnie?He could not acce
‘Are you so disappointed in me that you don’t want to care about this?’Countless questions appeared in Jeremy’s heart. He was so conflicted that it hurt.Madeline, who seemed to see through what Jeremy was thinking, smiled and held Jeremy’s slightly stiff hand.“I’ll be lying if I say I don’t mind, but this isn’t your fault. Carter was the one who had deliberately done this. His goal was to cause a misunderstanding between us, but I won’t let him get what he wants.”Madeline’s heart was clear.“Jeremy, we’ve been through far too much throughout this journey, and it’s been very challenging. It’s impossible for me to not feel the feelings you have for me up to this day. And that’s why I don’t want to let other people influence us. Just let time wash away those unhappy memories, okay?”After listening to what Madeline had said, Jeremy was slightly moved.His Linnie understood him, and instead of blaming him in any way, she still comforted him.Jeremy, however, blamed himself even
The woman suddenly stopped Coco who was about to leave. The woman then lifted her pejorative gaze to peer at Madeline.“Why are you asking this woman to leave? Eveline, are you afraid to talk to me justly and honorably?” The woman chuckled softly, but her eyes looked abnormally arrogant.When Coco saw this, she knew this woman came here to cause trouble.However, Madeline remained smiling calmly.“Are you here to talk to me or are you here to chat with my secretary? We’re all adults, and I know what you’re thinking, so don’t waste time. Coco, you should go on with your business. No need to make the coffee.”“...” The woman’s face froze when she heard that.Coco, who immediately understood what Madeline meant, nodded, turned around, and left.Even though she was curious why this woman was here, she did not have the habit of snooping. She thus closed the door and left.Inside the reception room.Elegantly, Madeline turned around, pulled out a chair, and sat down.She had a domi
Upon looking at the maid at this moment, Madeline was already trying her best to keep her emotions under control. However, when she heard what the maid said, she subconsciously furrowed her brows.“Carter tried to set you up with my husband?” Madeline asked curiously. “So, you’re saying that you knew something would happen between you and my husband?”When Hannah saw Madeline looking shocked, she felt much relieved for some reason.She crossed her arms and laughed proudly. “I didn’t know how Mr. Carter would try to get us together. When I found out, I didn’t mind. I’m willing to sacrifice everything for someone I like, including my body!”“...”The maid’s words shocked Madeline. She could not understand what Hannah was saying. Was this something a self-respecting woman would say?Obviously not.Hannah was not an ordinary person.Madeline slowly stood up; the polite smile could no longer be seen on her beautiful, petite face.“So, Miss Bolton, what do you want?”“I want Jeremy