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.

the snow on

want to stay

but sneeze mid-sentence as the cold pierced into her skin, making her

feeling her breath, as well as her cheeks, getting

mind, the old butler handed the umbrella to

said, her desolate gaze shifted from the study as she

that, many years ago, she too was a

respected her very much, and they had addressed her as

had liked her very much too. She had thought that Shirley was smart and was quick to

that those moments could continue. However, it all ended abruptly

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

could clearly see that Shirley’s

turned and

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

rushed over while

silently sat on the sofa, alone,

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