Shirley's brow furrowed in confusion. "Who are you?"

"A member of the Olson family."

Since when did Abner have family?

A flicker of suspicion crossed her eyes, but then she saw the man pulling out a stack of documents.

"Abner was the little master of the Olson family who was maliciously taken away. If it wasn't for you taking him out of the woods, the Olsons might have never found him. Here is $2 million, please take it."

Shirley didn't respond, feeling like this couldn't be real.

The man then produced a deed.

"This is for a house we've bought for you, 3,000 square feet, plenty for a comfortable life. Ms. Dorothy, you and Abner come from different worlds. He has agreed to return to the Olson family, and you two won't see each other again. Besides, you've been unconscious for half a month, and in ten days, he has his SATS."

Silence fell as Shirley watched the man open a video showcasing the Olson family's wealth.

She had never seen so much money in one family, spanning from domestic to international real estate.

Her grip on the bedsheet tightened, veins standing out on the back of her hand.

The man put away the tablet. "Take the $2 million. Abner's feelings for you are not the same as yours for him. He's immature, but you need to be the mature one. Ms. Dorothy, he kissed you that night, right? You know what you have to do. Make it easier for him to leave without worry."

Shirley lowered her lashes. She hadn't known before, but that night made it clear.

She had only ever seen Abner as a younger brother, never realizing he harbored such feelings.

filled her

come to see you. Ms. Dorothy, you'll cooperate with us, right? Even when Abner decides to marry, it will be someone of equal social standing. With this $2 million, you can solve your

minutes, Shirley slowly

man's expression

But Shirley was unafraid.

to decide

people this time, and being of age, he could be facing charges. Without me mediating, he'd be in jail by now. If he chooses to stay for you, in my eyes, he's worthless. I won't mediate

heart skipped a beat, her lips pressed tightly

man's presence was imposing, and he

card was pushed back

and send him

words could shatter a young man's unrequited love and crush his dignity to

she had no

the headboard, her eyes reddened, she remained

Abner came to visit, bringing

"Shirley."

soon as he approached, Shirley raised her

covered his

knew why. It was because of that

drooped. He had

on the

his SATs,

hold that night

she wouldn't be lenient

was like a dagger to

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