Madeline Crawford and Jeremy Whitman novel Chapter 1808

She could not bring herself to recall the scene of Carter being with another woman, as though the mere thought of it could upset her stomach.

She wanted to vomit but nothing came out.

To prevent Cathy from suspecting anything, Shirley quickly recomposed herself and steered her wheelchair out of the washroom.

Cathy, upon seeing Shirley’s still-pale look, suggested, “Why not we head back home?”

“It’s still too early. I want to head out for some fresh air.” Shirley looked at the balcony at the end of the corridor. “I can go over by myself.”

Knowing Shirley was not in a good mood, Cathy did not force it on her.

She thought of heading over to have a look at Shirley just as she received a call.

It was a call from Adam. Cathy figured that Adam called because was worried about them. Thus, Cathy answered the call without hesitation.

Shirley came onto the balcony by herself.

It was now late at night, and the sky was full of stars.

To her, however, it was as if the brightest star could not shine through the darkness within her.

“Hmph.”

Shirley suddenly chuckled softly, and warm tears streamed out her eyes.

“Shirley, what foolishness have you been up to all these years?”

She questioned herself and found it hilarious.

“For the sake of a man who doesn’t love you, what have you done?”

“Yeah, what did you do for a man who doesn’t love you, Shirley? Up to this point, do you still not understand it?”

A woman’s scornful voice suddenly came from behind.

Shirley hurriedly recomposed herself.