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Chapter 1811
Carter was certain that the figure’s outline was that of Shirley’s.His eyes completely lacked emotion as he put on a condescending look. "Shirley, you came in the end."His mocking tone slowly drifted into Shirley’s ears.Shirley clenched her fists and tried her best to maintain her calm and composure.However, her heartbeat was still beating rapidly, its tempo revealed her nervousness and uneasiness at this moment.Upon seeing that Shirley did not speak, Carter walked up to Shirley.Shirley immediately pretended that she was physically unwell, lowering her head and coughed.Carter frowned, puzzled by the mask on Shirley, but when he saw her coughing so badly, he intuitively thought that she was wearing the mask because she had the flu.That was exactly what Shirley wanted Carter to think.After pretending to cough for a moment, Shirley recomposed herself, then deliberately put on an elegant smile and lifted her eyes, giving off a calm expression as she met Carter's passion
Chapter 1812
"Mr. Gray, why are you so mad? I’m merely a chess piece to you. Since we were both using each other, and I didn’t mind such a relationship, then why would you be bothered about it? Could it be that, on the surface, you pretend to be unconcerned about me, but deep down, I'm always in your heart?"Shirley's eyes bore a hint of a soft smile, staring into Carter's eyes.However, she was conflicted. She was waiting for Carter's answer, an answer she had longed for, but in the end, all she got was Carter's sneer."In my heart, there’s only my wife now," Carter replied.Shirley furiously clenched her fists hiding in her sleeves.Wife.He had said it rather smoothly."Shirley." Carter's cold eyes squinted, a dangerous aura emanating from within. "Shirley, I'll not let you live your life as you please."Shirley’s heart abruptly trembled, but her face continued to smile."I'll wait for it, Carter. I'll wait for the day when you won’t let me live my life as I wish.""Hmph."Carter chuc
Chapter 1813
The pain was so great that Shirley nearly lost consciousness. Dazed, she only heard someone who kept calling her name. "Shirley, Shirley!"The voice sounded anxious and worrying, and Shirley felt like she was dreaming.It had been so many years. The only time she had seen her parents worrying for her was when Shirley had been younger. She had never experienced it ever since.She had not known what it felt like to have someone being concerned for her.Later, she had met Carter as well as stayed in his house and felt cared for, but since the year she left, she no longer could experience it again.Much later, she had felt as if she was just an emotionless tool.Shirley had been living emotionlessly for the sake of research and data, as well as helping Carter to achieve success in his life. She had thought that to be love.She only realized now, however, that her love was one-sided."She's pregnant."While dazed, Shirley heard Adam's voice, and then she heard Cathy's astonish
Chapter 1814
“…”The moment Shirley heard the truth, tears streamed down her cheeks.Inch by inch, she loosened her grip on Adam’s hand as the scorching temperature of her tears stung the back of her hands. "You'd better be mentally prepared for an operation as soon as possible–the earlier the better. Otherwise, it’ll be your own body that’s harmed."Adam simply finished speaking and glanced at Cathy."Cathy, please take care of her.""Don't worry, Adam. I’ll look after her," Cathy replied as she looked at Shirley.Shirley appeared to be completely dumbstruck. As a mother of two, Cathy could fully understand Shirley’s feelings at that moment.She knew that there was nothing she could say to comfort Shirley, so she remained silent by her side.After a long while, Shirley abruptly broke the silence."Were you the one who saved me last night, when I fainted from the pain?"Cathy nodded. "I had thought that you would’ve calmed down somewhat, so I planned to bring you back, then by chance,
Chapter 1815
Adam, who found this incredulous, stared at Shirley as she handed him a piece of note which contained a handwritten formula. The handwriting on it was elegant and neat. “Why? Don’t you believe me?” Shirley asked, her gaze blank, then immediately placed the note on the table. Adam picked it up and briefly glanced over the contents.Based on the components and proportions written on the note, Adam noticed that the ones he had found were largely accurate, except for one ingredient which he had never seen before. “What’s this?” Adam pointed at a name on the note in confusion.“It’s the main ingredient of the anti-toxoid test reagent,” Shirley responded promptly without even looking. “Where can I find it?”“St. Piaf. Carter’s laboratory.” “…”“I’ve said so from the beginning. There’s no anti-toxoid test reagent at all because Carter’s the only one with access to this ingredient.”Shirley calmly looked at Adam, her eyes showing no sign of avoidance.She had not lied about th
Chapter 1816
"Can’t I have a baby without speaking with him?" she asked with a sluggish tone, and her expression was nonchalant. Adam frowned. "Can you speak to me properly?"“Hah,” Shirley chuckled, "you seem to be the one who refuses to talk properly, Adam."“…”Adam was speechless for a moment. He had indeed given Shirley a hard time during this period. However, that was due to her actions and attitude, both of which he had found very disappointing.He remembered just how beautiful, brave, and strong his sister had been once. However, she had become a cold-blooded, inhumane tool to harm people.He simply could not accept this version of her. "I know what you're going to say, Adam. If I cannot keep this child, so be it. It's not like I care, anyway.”Shirley's tone was one of disdain. She sounded so indifferent, as though she was discussing garbage disposal."It's impossible for me to be with him in this lifetime. Even if this child is born without any defects, I don't want the c
Chapter 1817
Cathy stopped in her tracks. She had no idea Shirley's hearing would be this good.Shirley could tell that the person approaching her was Cathy and not Adam. Cathy could no longer sense the usual arrogance and disdain in Shirley's tone; her tone had a hint of sincerity instead. Cathy continued walking towards Shirley. "What would you like me to do for you?"Shirley opened her eyes slowly. Her eyes, though smiling, were stained by a moist, red tint. "It's very simple. You just have to accompany me somewhere. The condition is you can’t let Adam know."A place where Adam was not allowed to know about. Cathy felt uneasy about this. In response to Cathy's hesitation, Shirley demanded, "Do you want to save Madeline or not?”“What?”"She's in a coma, no different from a living corpse. Do you want her to be like this for the rest of her life?" Upon listening to Shirley, Cathy, worried, furrowed her brows. "Didn't you say that this poison wouldn't cause death? Besides, you're i
Chapter 1818
Shirley, impressed by Ada’s acting skills, smiled. “The credit for this belongs to you, Viscountess.”“…” Ada’s expression froze, but she hurriedly changed into a look of innocence. “I don’t understand what you’re saying, Miss Brown. It’s chilly outside, You should come in and talk.” “Thank you, then, Viscountess.” Shirley rolled her eyes at Ada and looked up at Cathy. “Let’s go, Cathy.”It was the first time Shirley addressed Cathy by name.Cathy, still surprised, pushed Cathy into the manor.Ada had only invited Shirley into the house because she knew that Carter and Camille were not home at this moment. Otherwise, she would not have allowed this “dangerous” person to enter. With an air of authority as the hostess of the manor, Ada instructed the servants to serve tea and desserts to Cathy and Shirley.“Please enjoy. The desserts were crafted by our pastry chef. They’re comparable to those from hotels with five and six stars.”Ada invited them with a smile, appearing dign
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