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?”

you are much smarter

Carter’s word, Ada froze, and

I…I’m not sure what you’re talking about.

have the right to address me by name. Did you really believe that we got married because I’ve changed my perception of you? You’d never have joined this family

that her marriage and her title as Carter’s wife were predicated upon her family ties, hearing it directly from Carter

dared to harm my woman behind my

words pierced through

knew that Shirley must have told Carter the truth,

she had been wronged. “Carter, I have no idea what you’re talking about. When did I hurt anyone? Who’re you

coldly. “There’s only one woman I care about,

up his relationship with Shirley this way. Ada’s

not accept this; her

lest she put herself into a disadvantageous position, so she could only feign sadness, forcing tears out

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