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.

shook her head, the snow on her hair

to stay here for a while longer…

help but sneeze mid-sentence as the cold pierced into her

breath, as well as her

change Shirley’s mind, the old butler handed the umbrella to her. However, Shirley shook her head, refusing his

be leaving soon,” Shirley softly said, her desolate gaze shifted from

she too

her very much, and they had addressed her

She had thought that Shirley was smart and was quick to learn.

could continue. However, it all ended abruptly

the French windows again. Despite being in the dark study room,

could clearly see that Shirley’s body and

Carter turned

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

butler rushed over while calling

silently sat on the sofa, alone, with

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