She had said that she was Jeremy and Madeline’s family. She hoped that they would come to pick her up soon, but it was just wishful thinking that her feelings were reciprocated.

She had hurt them so badly. Why would they come and help her?

As Shirley despaired, Jeremy and Madeline appeared before her.

Shirley looked at the approaching husband and wife, and she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart.

“I didn’t think that you'd come.” Shirley’s eyes were filled with gratitude, as well as regret.

“Enough with this prattle. Why have you called for us?” Madeline asked bluntly.

“Carter’s going to take me back to St. Piaf in an hour. I don’t want to have any further contact with him, so I was hoping that you could take me away from here.”

Shirley looked pleadingly at Madeline.

“I don’t have anyone else in this world anymore, and I don’t have friends. I also know you don’t see me as your friend, but this is my wishful thinking. Please help me this one time, for the sake of Cathy a