Chapter 275

Shirley noticed Benjamin hadn't said a word in a long time. After mulling it over, she finally spoke. "There was a car accident on the way here, and you suspect it wasn't an accident, don't you? You shouldn't go back tonight." Benjamin turned to her, a faint smile playing on his lips, cold and devoid of warmth. "If it wasn't an accident, then your coming back with me would be perfect. You could act as my shield." Using her as a shield? He wasn't joking. Benjamin was exactly the kind of man who'd do something like that. Shirley's chest tightened at the thought. Without a word, she scooped up a drowsy Damian in her arms. "I'm not going back. If you want to go, go by yourself." And with that, she strode upstairs, holding Damian close. Benjamin stayed silent, watching her retreating figure. She was getting bolder. Was she planning to rebel now? Upstairs, Shirley carried Damian into the bathroom. When they came back out, freshly bathed and smelling clean and sweet, she saw Benjami