Monica sat on the side, watching her parents chat so happily with Shirley, which only made her more frustrated.What's so great about that Shirley anyway?Why are Mom and Dad so fond of her too?Just because she has a face identical to Susan's, she really thinks she's Miss Susan?"Dad, Mom, Aunt, I suddenly feel a bit tired, I'm going to my room to rest," Monica said before storming off.Mrs. Nelson glanced at Monica's retreating figure, then turned to her brother and sister-in-law after Monica had left, saying, "Monica is in her twenties now, right? She doesn't have a boyfriend, does she? Is she just being too picky about suitors?"Mrs. Smith exchanged a glance with Mr. Smith, wearing a forced expression on her face.Mrs. Smith said, "Don't even mention it, this child's mind... really hard to understand. We've arranged several blind dates for her, but she hasn't gone to a single one. She's always clinging to her brother and causing trouble these days. Shirley, for your aunt's sake, d
After lunch, Shirley, accompanied by her assistant, planned to retreat to her room for some rest, avoiding the unreasonable Miss Monica.However, before she could take a few steps, she was intercepted by someone holding a food tray, looking anxious and clutching her stomach.She pleaded, "Excuse me, Mrs. Keith, could you please take this food to Miss Monica on your way? My stomach suddenly hurts... Miss Monica's room is just across from the guest rooms, Mrs. Keith, please help... If I don't deliver this in time, Miss Monica will surely be furious and could fire me..."Seeing the pleading look in her eyes, although Shirley didn't want to deal with Monica... Well, it was a small favor, so Shirley nodded and motioned for Alan to take the tray.As Shirley and Alan turned to leave, the servant with the stomach ache suddenly smiled cunningly and swiftly disappeared.Not far into their departure, Alan received a phone call and immediately said to Shirley, "Mrs. Nelson is looking for me."Shi
Shirley dared not move, afraid that if Monica got any more agitated, she would actually go for her face.It wouldn't matter if she scratched her own face, what she feared was that Monica would harm her child!"So, you deliberately had your maid bring me here, then tried to frame me? Have you thought about it? If you mar my face, how will you explain it to your family? I'm after all a guest of the Smith family, if you treat me like this, how will you explain it to the Nelson family?" Shirley forced herself to calm down and pressed on, "If Simon found out that you caused my injuries, how do you think he would view you? Just calm down, let's talk this out.""Cut the act! Do you think I'm not prepared?" Monica suddenly slapped herself hard on the face.It was a really harsh slap.The five-finger mark was clearly visible!"I defended myself because you drugged and hit me, that's why I retaliated in panic and grabbed the fruit knife on the table, slashing your face!" Monica looked menacingl
Just as Monica was about to lose her temper, Shirley quickly said, "Acting! Hurry!"Monica immediately realized what was happening and exclaimed, "What are you doing?"Shirley immediately raised her voice, pointing at Monica and scolding harshly, "You've been against me several times since I arrived today, Monica, what's your intention? Are you deliberately against me? Women who dare to oppose me never end well!"Monica cooperatively fell to the ground, crying incessantly.Sure enough, the next moment, the door was suddenly thrown open, and Simon rushed in.As soon as Simon entered, he saw the scene.Shirley raised her hand and hit Monica, leaving clear five-finger marks on her face.Monica lay on the ground, crying incessantly.Shirley kept shouting, "What kind of miss are you? You're just a daughter adopted by the Smith family. What qualifications do you have to compare yourself with me?"Monica's face darkened slightly, but she knew that even if Shirley's words struck a nerve, she
Shirley turned to leave, but Simon's voice came from behind, "You're going the wrong way! If you keep walking forward, you'll reach the back door."Shirley stopped in her tracks.Simon caught up to Shirley and without a word, helped her put on the clothes again, "I sincerely apologize for what happened just now! I promise it won't happen again! However, I have to say that things between Monica and me are really not what you think."Shirley gave Simon a cold look and said indifferently, "Whatever kind of siblings you two are, it has nothing to do with me. All I know is that I went through a lot today! Simon, if something happens to me at the Smith family, will the Smith family continue to cover up for Monica?""How could they?" Simon instinctively refuted."How will the Smith family handle today's situation then?" Shirley asked, looking up at Simon.Simon's expression faltered. As long as it didn't escalate too much, there wouldn't be any substantial punishment for Monica...Shirley su
Just then, Keith's phone finally rang. Without waiting for a second ring, Shirley answered the call, "Hello, Keith, where are you?""I just arrived. Where are you now?" Keith's voice was low."Keith, I... I..." Shirley suddenly felt so wronged, that her voice choked up instantly.With Shirley's crying, Keith on the other end of the line got anxious, "What's wrong? Have you been wronged? Tell me your location, I'll come find you!""I'm at..." Shirley looked around blankly, not knowing where she was.Seeing Shirley's tearful eyes, Simon, who was previously intimate with Shirley, was shocked and immediately released her, creating distance.Simon gave Shirley a deep look before turning around unsteadily and walking away.Shirley was holding the phone, feeling upset, and blurted out tearfully, "Keith, take me home, okay?""Sure, I'll be right over!" Keith didn't dare hang up the phone and immediately started searching everywhere for Shirley.Finally, in the backyard, he found Shirley sitti
In the days that followed, Shirley was always a homebody.She turned down all invitations, using the excuse of feeling unwell.However, Shirley did hear from her assistant Alan that Monica's situation didn't seem too great lately!Keith prepared a long list of blind dates and had people accompany Monica to at least three, and sometimes even six dates a day.Monica didn't dare say no!She had to endure it even if she didn't like it!Doesn't Monica like her brother?Then let her not see Simon every day!Under the guise of a company collaboration, Keith sent Simon thousands of miles away, and he wouldn't be back anytime soon.As for why Simon was cooperating... well, only he knew.Maybe he was also a little afraid to face Shirley?On this day, after a long absence, the big snow finally started falling.With the snow, the air instantly became much fresher.Shirley's belly also started to feel firmer.While Shirley was comfortably lying on a lounge, enjoying the warm floor heating, eating
Inside the box were several pots of flowers that Simon had sent to her when she visited the Smith family that day but hadn't had the chance to take.Looking at the flowers in the box, Shirley suddenly didn't know what to say.Janet was surprised and exclaimed, "Wow, these flowers have been taken care of so well."Shirley also noticed this.It was well-known that Shirley liked orchids.Shirley gently touched the plant, head bowed in silence.Simon gave her this pot of flowers, probably expressing another kind of emotion to her.Is he trying to see Susan through her?Simon, are you so devoted to my sister, is it worth it?Looking at this potted flower, Shirley is reminded of Rupert.During this time, Rupert was busy as a bee, Camille quickly returned to City F after attending the banquet to help Rupert with company matters.Apart from sending a few letters to himself on time, there was no more news.It seems like everyone is busy now."These flowers should be displayed." Shirley said so