Imogen, after hearing this, turned her head and congratulated Shirley. “Congratulations. I might be calling you Mrs. Flintstone in no time.”

Shirley’s heart tightened. She felt that her friendship with Imogen was changing. Perhaps… it wouldn’t be as open as it used to be.

The environment had made their friendship more fragile. Shirley smiled. “Let’s just go with the flow. I don’t want to push too hard.”

This time, Shirley didn’t argue. She knew that many things were beyond her control. For example, her feelings for Zacharias. She had rejected him initially, but now, for some reason, she seemed to accept his pursuit.

Beneath Imogen’s calm exterior, her heart was tormented by pain and jealousy. But she couldn’t say it, and she couldn’t show it. She didn’t want Shirley to see her dark side because it wasn’t time for a final falling out yet.

“Shirley, don’t burden yourself. Really, you and Zacharias are a match. I sincerely wish you both well.” Imogen pretended to be sincere.

apologize, Shirley brought a gift-a small box. “Here’s a

and opened it. Indeed, there was a beautiful brooch sitting inside. She

with, feel free to ask,

safety is the most important.” Imogen got up to open

sighed with relief.

do you take me for? A beggar to be pitied?” Imogen didn’t want to endure this insult. For her, everything Shirley gave her felt like charity. None of it was

on the couch. Freddie had left. Shirley sat down next to Zacharias. “Do you need

to Zacharias were some scattered documents

Zacharias nodded. Shirley started arranging everything then. The afternoon went by peacefully. After finishing the task, Zacharias suggested that she rest for

she was in a better condition tonight, she went back to her

promptly freshened up and came out. Seeing Zacharias still sitting on the couch,

strong impulse, she managed to restrain herself. She sat beside him and asked, “Do

documents aside and looked at the woman who had just taken a nap. Her cheeks were full, and her complexion was charming. Seeing this, he reached

She reached out, embracing Zacharias’ neck, and pressed her cheek against

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