Chapter 165

As soon as the words escaped her lips, Shirley regretted it. Benjamin's body tensed up, and then a wave of even more intense fury swept over him. "Do you want to have a child just to secure your place in the Blackwood family?" It was both true and false. Under Benjamin's penetrating gaze, Shirley couldn't bring herself to argue. She felt ashamed because her thoughts at that moment were not entirely innocent. Benjamin scoffed, threw his utensils onto the table in frustration, and declared, "I'm telling you, Damian is the only child I want. So, forget about having any more." The light in Shirley's eyes dimmed as she replied, "I understand. I won't bring it up again." Why did she have to embarrass herself? Upon hearing Shirley's response, Benjamin's anger only intensified instead of subsiding. His words were like sharp blades, cutting into Shirley's self-esteem with each sentence. "Take some time and re-read the prenuptial agreement. Don't push your luck." Shirley pursed her lips t