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

stay

as the cold pierced into her skin, making her shiver

as

mind, the old butler handed the umbrella to her. However,

I’ll… be leaving soon,” Shirley softly said, her desolate gaze shifted from the study as she finally turned

that, many years ago, she too was a

her very much, and they had addressed

much too. She had thought that Shirley was

also thought that those moments could continue. However, it all ended abruptly on a certain

windows again. Despite being in the dark

from the yard streetlights was so bright that he could clearly see that Shirley’s body and hair

turned

toward the gates gradually died away. One second later, she collapsed

rushed over while calling for help.

silently sat on the sofa,

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