At first, Cathy had assumed that Shirley decided to stay because Shirley still had feelings for Carter.

She had not expected Shirley’s decision to be predicated on such considerations.

Nevertheless, Cathy remained concerned.

“But if you don’t go home, Adam will not see you and be worried.”

Hearing Cathy’s words, Shirley raised her head and looked ahead. There was a gust of fresh spring breeze, and the corner of Shirley’s lips seemed to quirk up.

An unusually gentle smile adorned her face.

“I know he’s actually very worried about me. He always had a soft heart and had looked after me without letting me know. But I must pay the  price for my  sins. It’s time  to stop  troubling  my brother.”

When Shirley spoke, her tone was peaceful, as opposed  to the hostility she had when facing Adam.

At this point, Cathy began to feel that Shirley was not a cold-hearted person.

In fact, Shirley cared.

don’t have to tell Adam anything. Just let him assume

won’t you let me tell him the truth?” Cathy

brightly. Despite the visible scar on the right side

not necessary. Just let him think I’m that kind of person. It’d make more sense then. I’ve said everything I needed to

won’t say anything, ” Cathy

after she

before she could even take a

“Cathy.”

out to

to look at

who smiled at her.

Shirley said

caught off guard by her

regained her composure, Shirley had already

by herself,

Shirley felt deeply content when she thanked

now realized that she

people in this world who truly cared for

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