Ada, who was listening to their conversation behind the door, was frightened by Carter’s furious questioning, and her face turned pale.

‘If Shirley told the truth, how would I explain myself?’

She anxiously thought. Suddenly, she realized that the study room had become unusually quiet.

Feeling uneasy and curious, Ada leaned closer to the door, her ears practically pressing against it.

She heard a soft “click, ” and the door abruptly swung open.

Carter was standing right in front of Ada, and she turned rigid, unsure of what to do. After a few seconds, she regained her composure and adopted a n awkward demeanor; her face also feigned a gentle smile.

“Carter, I… I was just worried about you. I wasn’t eavesdropping.” Ada smiled forcefully as she tried to explain, but she noticed Carter’s unusually dark expression at the moment.

She intended to peep into the study room to see what was happening with Shirley, but her gaze was met by Carter’s cold, icy stare.

“Car…Carter?”

much smarter that

Ada froze, and her heart

what

you really believe that we got married because I’ve changed my perception of you?

wife were predicated upon her family ties, hearing it directly from Carter was still an emotional blow

brave. You actually dared to harm my woman behind

pierced through Ada’s

must have told Carter the

idea what you’re talking about. When

laughed coldly. “There’s only one woman I care about, and she’s the one who is carrying

up his relationship with Shirley this way. Ada’s heart

her heart was burning with

her emotions lest she put herself into a disadvantageous position, so she could only feign sadness,

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