Chapter 158

"It's a husband's responsibility to deal with his wife." Marcus found those bold words interesting and admired Shirley's courage and wit. Any other woman would have been in tears by now, either from frustration or fear. But Shirley treated Benjamin like a man throwing a tantrum, no matter how foul his mood or harsh his words were. She patiently calmed him down and cheered him up. There was no way Benjamin would actually throw her out. Despite being best friends with Shirley, Marcus wondered why Janine hadn't learned a thing or two from her. Benjamin's eyes turned chilling cold at Shirley's words, sending shivers down her spine. Shirley immediately released his arm, cleverly extricating herself from the situation. "I'm going to the restroom," she said. Not long after Shirley entered the restroom, several women came in. She heard Emily's voice from outside the stall. "Some people really have no shame. Benjamin clearly despises her, yet she still clings to him." Then Elizabeth