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

days to his SATS. Abner will likely come to see you. Ms. Dorothy, you'll cooperate with us, right? Even when Abner decides to marry, it

Shirley slowly handed the

man's expression darkened

But Shirley was unafraid.

to decide whether Abner wants

it seems you don't understand. He's hurt many 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 for him anymore. If you want to see him, it'll have to be behind

skipped a beat, her lips

imposing, and he didn't seem to be

was pushed back toward

to the Olson family. Just take the money and send him away. Maybe tell him his kiss disgusted you, that you never want to see him again.

harsh words could shatter a young man's unrequited love and

Shirley felt she had no

headboard, her eyes

later, Abner came to visit, bringing

"Shirley."

he approached, Shirley raised her hand and slapped him

his cheek,

probably knew why. It was

drooped. He

on the

SATs, she

and not hold that night against him. Content

seemed she wouldn't be lenient on

was like a dagger

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