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

time before Samuel finally stood up. He went to Sophia’s

was curled up, and her sleeping posture showed how insecure she felt.

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

reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind

as stunning as Shirley, her adorable appearance made others

observe Shirley’s every move. It filled

he could keep himself in check Now that he finally drove her away for good, he was the one in pain.

was gone for a week she didn’t even give him

he wondered how long it would have taken him to have the courage

of Shirley getting married after returning to the country, perhaps he wouldn’t have

hadn’t gotten married, it wouldn’t be long before he realized how important she was to Jim. Maybe another two

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

and time spent together–gone just like that.