Chapter 167

suddenly, Shirley’s phone rang again. This time, the caller I showed an unknown number. She let it ring, before picking it up. “Hello?

“It’s me.” Samuel’s voice came through the speaker

Hearing his voice after so long caused Shirley’s body to tense up uncontrollably. It took her a few moments to compose herself enough to speak

Samuel’s voice brought back memories of their disastrous wedding that had become the talk of the town. It had only been a month, but it felt like a distant event from another era

Samuel stood on the 65th floor, gazing down at the bustling city below. He spoke softly, “Shirley, the Mendosa couple are in Elderstone and they’ve mentioned you several times. They want to see you again.”

Shirley remained silent for a long moment.

Samor pressed on, “It’s just a casual meal. It’s nothing to worry about. It won’t take long, and it won’t cause any trouble.”

Shirley was silent.

couple that we’re no longer together, so don’t

did not

please say

again, cold and distant. “Don’t worry,

not because of

Without saying a word, Shirley ended the

had been during the call with shirley. He never would have

thought–she agreed to come. His reflection on the floor–to–ceiling window showed just how elated he was, almost childlike in excitement. For a moment, he froze

get out of bed. She walked slowly toward the bathroom,

a time.

applied her lipstick and thought to herself that overthinking was pointless. It was

things unfold naturally. As for

would be leaving soon. However, she received no reply from him. Taking a deep breath,

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