Shirley had intentionally spoken those words in hope that Carter would stop bringing her for medical examinations, but Carter took her word seriously.
Across town, Adam, who had noticed that Shirley was missing, spent two consecutive days searching for her.
Watching him, Cathy felt conflicted.
It turned out that Shirley had made prior arrangements before she left for the Gray Manor.
She left Adam a note saying that she left on her own because she was no longer interested in staying with Adam and she did not want to see him again.
In reality, however, she had asked Cathy for assistance before leaving the house.
As Cathy watched the distressed Adam searching everywhere for Shirley, her heart was unsettled.
Following two days of mental struggle, Cathy finally decided to confess.
“Adam, I’m really sorry. I was the one who brought Shirley out.”
Adam was about to leave the house in search of Shirley again when he heard Cathy’s words.
He immediately turned around and rushed up to Cathy.
“Cathy, are you telling the truth? You were the one who brought Shirley out? Where have you taken her? Where is she now?”
Adam asked several questions in a row.
When she saw the flustered and worried Adam, Cathy smiled. “You seem to care a lot for your sister. Rest assured that she’s in a place with people who’re taking care of her. She’ll be fine.”
Adam frowned. He did not bother hiding the fact that he truly cared about Shirley. Hastily, he asked, “Tell me, Cathy. Where is she?”
“This…” Cathy felt embarrassed. ” I’ve promised her that I won’t tell you.”
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