Chapter 1812

"Mr. Gray, why are you so mad? I’m merely a chess piece to you. Since we were both using each other, and I didn’t mind such a relationship, then why would you be bothered about it? Could it be that, on the surface, you pretend to be unconcerned about me, but deep down, I'm always in your heart?" Shirley's eyes bore a hint of a soft smile, staring into Carter's eyes. However, she was conflicted. She was waiting for Carter's answer, an answer she had longed for, but in the end, all she got was Carter's sneer. "In my heart, there’s only my wife now," Carter replied. Shirley furiously clenched her fists hiding in her sleeves. Wife. He had said it rather smoothly. "Shirley." Carter's cold eyes squinted, a dangerous aura emanating from within. "Shirley, I'll not let you live your life as you please." Shirley’s heart abruptly trembled, but her face continued to smile. "I'll wait for it, Carter. I'll wait for the day when you won’t let me live my life as I wish." "Hmph." Carter chuc