Chapter 254

After Rachel left, Shirley took out the protection charm. Seeing the strange symbols drawn on the paper, a flash of fear crossed her eyes, followed by a deep sense of being at a loss. She felt so helpless. She didn't want to go back to Blackwood Manor—it was a nightmare for her. After Benjamin's heartless treatment, she simply couldn't pretend nothing had happened. She couldn't bring herself to please him and share his bed. But how could she end this marriage? Shirley suddenly regretted not having the courage to leave Benjamin when he'd given her the choice in Owen's office. Rachel thought Benjamin had already left, but when she went downstairs, she found him still in the living room. His commanding presence was impossible to ignore. Arthur hadn't expected Benjamin to stay either. Moments ago, he had stormed downstairs in a fury, but instead of slamming the door on his way out, he paused in the living room for a few seconds before settling onto the sofa. Benjamin exuded an icy c