A deal with the devil

Chapter 145

Samuel asked. “But Owen didn’t hurt Soph, did he?

11 Samuel had figured out things sooner, perhaps things wouldn’t have spiraled to the point of no return.

Billy slowly loosened his grip on Samuel’s collar and sat back down on the couch. He no longer sounded angry. Instead, his voice was filled with resignation. “Don’t you get it? Shirley is married. It’s over between you two.”

Samuel thought about what he had seen at Blackwood Manor this morning and closed his eyes in pain. He remained silent for a long time.

When Billy saw Samuel’s pale, exhausted face, his anger gradually subsided.

“I’ve said my piece. I hope you can understand who you should really be protecting.”

With that, Billy stood up and left the living room.

Samuel sat there for a long time and didn’t move. The last thing that Billy told him lingered in his ears

Samuel finally stood up. He went to Sophia’s room, pushed the door open, and

a teddy bear. Her body was curled

saw how comfortable and well–off Shirley was, he couldn’t help but think

reached out and tucked a strand

as Shirley, her adorable appearance made others want

he couldn’t help but observe Shirley’s every move. It filled him with guilt and anger So, be kept her at

Now that he finally drove her away for good, he was the one in

gone for a week she didn’t even give him the chance

married, he wondered how long it would have taken

in Newlandia. If he hadn’t heard the news of Shirley getting married after returning to the country, perhaps he wouldn’t

being together for so long, things had become a habit. Even if she hadn’t gotten married, it wouldn’t be long before he realized how important

close the most brutal method to break his heart. She ended their relationship in the most

and time spent