Chapter 128

Benjamin said nothing as Shirley turned off the lights and lay back down. Though they were on the same bed, it was large enough that they lay far apart, with such a wide gap between them that even if she stretched her arm fully, she wouldn't reach him. Shirley longed for their relationship to progress further, but the memory of that night's pain left her hesitant. She lay still, not daring to move. She wanted to tease him, but while her heart was willing, her courage faltered. Benjamin remained motionless after lying down. In the dark, Shirley listened to the steady rhythm of his breathing and gradually closed her eyes. That night, news of Shirley joining Turbo Impact spread across the racing industry. Her race with Elizabeth became a hot topic of discussion. The clueless followers of Westzone Racetrack were overjoyed, spreading the news further on their social media. Photos of Shirley were shared across numerous racing groups, making her famous in the racing industry before o