Chapter 1667

Eight years.

This number meant a long torment to him.

In contrast to the eight years, he did not know why this moment made him feel anguish.

Carter’s calm face betrayed subtle changes. He picked up his phone to make a call…

The wind and snow grew heavier, and the night gradually grew more obscure.

Despite that, Shirley remained standing at the same spot, her eyes staring at the study, which remained unlit this entire time.

Suddenly, she heard the creaking sounds of footsteps approaching her. It was the old butler. He held an umbrella as he stepped on the thin layer of accumulated snow to reach her side. Then, he held the umbrella over her head.

“Miss Jenny, the snow is getting heavier. Why don’t you go back?” advised the old butler, his eyes filled with pity.

her head, the snow on her hair drifted

fine. I just want to stay here for a

the cold pierced into her skin,

her breath, as well as her cheeks,

Shirley’s mind, the old butler handed the umbrella to her.

be leaving soon,” Shirley softly said, her desolate gaze shifted from the study as she finally

she too was a member of this

very much, and

liked her very much too. She had thought that Shirley was smart and was quick to learn. Plus, she could

However, it all ended abruptly on a certain day, a

to the French windows again. Despite being in the dark study room, he could clearly see

could clearly see that

turned and

the sound of Shirley’s footsteps toward the gates gradually died away. One second later, she

old butler rushed over while calling for

on the sofa, alone, with

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