Chapter 1667

Eight years. This number meant a long torment to him. In contrast to the eight years, he did not know why this moment made him feel anguish. Carter’s calm face betrayed subtle changes. He picked up his phone to make a call… The wind and snow grew heavier, and the night gradually grew more obscure. Despite that, Shirley remained standing at the same spot, her eyes staring at the study, which remained unlit this entire time. Suddenly, she heard the creaking sounds of footsteps approaching her. It was the old butler. He held an umbrella as he stepped on the thin layer of accumulated snow to reach her side. Then, he held the umbrella over her head. “Miss Jenny, the snow is getting heavier. Why don’t you go back?” advised the old butler, his eyes filled with pity. Shirley shook her head, the snow on her hair drifted and fell away silently. “I’m fine. I just want to stay here for a while longer… Achoo!” Shirley could not help but sneeze mid-sentence as the cold pierced into her ski