Chapter 93

Cupler 93.

Every time Shirley got close to him, Samuel had to summon all his strength to force himself to push Shirley away Even during their kisses, he held back, terrified of crossing a line and betraying Sophia.

Only now did Samuel realize how foolish he’d been She had put on a wedding dress and almost became his bride And yet, he had celidly abandoned her, turning her into the subject of cruel gossip throughout the city.

The woman who once adored him, who couldn’t go a day without clinging to his side, now had no room left in her life for him.

was his fault. He had pushed her into another man’s arms.

The bitterness of it all consumed him, but he could only swallow it, silently enduring the torment of his own making.

That night, Samuel sat staring at Shirley’s phone until dawn.

The next morning. Shirley tied awake at the sound of Benjamin moving about Rubbing the sleep from her eyes, she got out of bed and quickly freshened up in her room before heading to the dochen When Benjamin walked in, Shirley had already prepared a bowl of oatmeal, looking at him intently, Benjamin sat across from her, giving her a cold, skeptical glance as though she were up to something Shirley smiled sweetly. “Benjamin, s thinking, why don’t I come to work with you today?“”

“I could make you tea or coffee, and if you get tired, I can give you a maskage “My secretary muld do that,” he replied without even looking up, shutting down immediately.

Unwilling to give up, Shirley leaned in. “I’d really like to learn more about business and how to manage a company. Don’t worry, I won’t disturb you.‘”

Benjamin’s mind flashed to the memory of Shirley attempting to read a book yesterday, only to fall asleep for two hours after past 30 minutes. He let out a cold, demissive hum. “You’re definitely quit Her face up. “So, you agree?”

She was relieved to escape being grounded.

But Benjamin looked up and said dryly, “In your dreams.”

Her smile fell instantly, and she looked at him with wide, pleading eyes. “Tenjamin, what do I have to do to get you to unground me?”

Benjamin met her gaze, and said calmly, “Che me a reason that convinces me.”

Shirley didn’t know what reason would comince him.

“I need to visit my parents and help take care of my sister.”

Start by taking care of yourself first. You didn’t even know how you got home last night,” Benjamin receted colly Shirley didn’t know what to say.

Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Trying to recover, she quickly added, “I noticed Damian really likes my sister.”

Benjamin’s eyes narrowed, is expression unreadable. He said nothing, but his silence seemed to be challenging her to say more.

“I’m serious!” she insisted “Last night, Damian even helped take care of Megan. I think this could be an opportunity.”

Benjamin’s brow furrowed deeply “Shitley, your sister is a two–week old lubry. Exactly how do you think she’s going to help Damian with his speech development?* Shirley opened her mouth to argue but couldn’t bring bersell to go on under his piercing gaze.

Tins. What if I take Damian to tas lessons?”

n’s suice tuined ky. “Stop using Damian as an excuse. *

Shirley slumped in defeat. Nothing was working for a fleeting moment, she considered crying to gain his sympathy, but she knew better since tears wouldn’t move him.

Ja Benjamin slowly ate his oatmeal, Shirley Larked her brain for another solution.

Finally, she said, “What if I take your cars to get them repalted? It’s my fault they were wrecked.”

This time, Benjamin didn’t even bother lifting his head. “They’ve already been towed. You don’t need to trouble yourself.” Shirley fell speechless.