Chapter 85

Samuel was left speechless. He stared at Brook for a long time, but no words came out. After a pause, Brook continued, his voice cold. "I told you that day—if you chose to abandon her, then from that moment on, her life was no longer your concern. Whoever she wants to be with, whoever she wants to marry, has nothing to do with you. What right do you have to interfere?" Shirley's relationship and being had nothing to do with Samuel. Brook's words were like sharp knives, stabbing Samuel's heart over and over, leaving it bleeding profusely. After a long silence, Samuel finally found his voice. "You love her, don't you? So, why did you just watch her marry someone else?" Brook closed his eyes in pain. "I'm nothing but a failure. I couldn't do anything to help her." Samuel could hear Shirley's desperation in Brook's voice. Even Brook couldn't help her with her problem. Samuel's voice was hoarse as he asked, "What happened during this time?" Brook opened his eyes, now filled with hat