Chapter 277

Cole was still in his pajamas, it was painfully obvious he had spent the night with Jessica. If Cole had stayed, Shirley knew Jessica wouldn't have let such an opportunity pass her by. Over the phone, Nancy's voice was resolute. "No, he didn't come home. Shirley, it's over between me and Cole. Completely over." Before Shirley could respond, Nancy hung up. At that moment, Shirley realized Nancy had figured everything out. What Nancy would do next was a mystery, but knowing her friend's tenacity, Shirley was certain that the days ahead would be anything but smooth for Cole and Jessica. Suddenly, a sharp shout echoed behind her. The figure who had jumped over the wall earlier seemed to have been caught. Shirley spun around just in time to see a man scrambling over the wall. He handed a camera to the woman waiting outside, and the two immediately bolted in opposite directions. Through the railings, Shirley caught sight of Cole. Still in his rumpled pajamas with his shirt hanging o