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 brooch. It looks great on a suit. I hope you

opened it. Indeed, there was a beautiful brooch

help with, feel free to ask,

go back to Mr. Flintstone. After all, his safety is the most important.” Imogen got up to open the door and

sighed with relief. She had

me for? A beggar to be pitied?” Imogen didn’t want to endure

was the only one sitting on the couch. Freddie had

Zacharias were some scattered documents he had just

you.” Zacharias nodded. Shirley started arranging everything then. The afternoon went by peacefully. After finishing the task, Zacharias suggested that she rest for two hours, as they

ensure that she was in a better condition tonight, she went back

promptly freshened up and came out. Seeing Zacharias still sitting on the couch, she couldn’t help pitying

managed to restrain herself. She sat beside him and asked, “Do you want to take a

just taken a nap. Her cheeks were full, and her

that Shirley had restrained seemed to be released. She reached out, embracing Zacharias’ neck, and pressed

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