Shirley felt a tremor in her chest. Did Imogen truly harbor such intense feelings for Zacharias? To the point of disregarding her own life? Shirley couldn’t be certain, but she was convinced that nothing would ever happen between Imogen and him. While she couldn’t guarantee it, for now, it seemed unlikely that the man would reciprocate Imogen’s feelings.

‘Imogen, you’re still young, and you have a long road ahead. Just do what you should do and cherish your life.’

‘Shirley, I mean it. I’m willing to give everything for Mr. Flintstone, Imogen replied.

Shirley felt that Imogen’s liking for Zacharias might be a bit excessive. How could she utter such irrational statements?

‘Imogen, it’s very late. Get some rest, Shirley advised. Imogen responded, ‘Okay. You should rest early, too. After sending this message, a cunning smile played on her lips. She aimed to instill a sense of guilt in Shirley, even if Shirley harbored feelings for Zacharias.

The next morning, Shirley received a call from Ava.

“Hey, Grandma!”

over to accompany me this Saturday at noon. I want to go out and have lunch with friends, and I

Grandma. Got

Don’t wear

couldn’t help but chuckle. “Grandma, this

any case, you’re not allowed to

I got it. I’ll make sure to dress up nicely to see you.” Shirley laughed. After she ended the call, Zacharias was

as it wasn’t for entertainment, he didn’t want to take her out. Waiting outside for hours would be painful for her.

“Do you not trust my abilities at

not that.” Zacharias denied it

around, my focus

his words

about you and neglect my work,” Zacharias

a blatant confession. Upon hearing that, Shirley was speechless,

he had convinced her, he smiled. “Stay at home. Be good and wait for my

pet? She certainly didn’t want to be treated that way. “That reminds me. I need to accompany my grandmother on Saturday morning. Can I have two days off?” She took the opportunity to request a

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