Chapter 190

It seemed like Shirley had yet to learn her lesson from yesterday's punishment. Just as Shirley and Derek finished adding each other on WhatsApp, Damian, who had been ignored the entire time, tugged on her dress. He looked up at her with a mix of impatience and sadness. His expression was pitiful yet irresistibly endearing. Shirley bent down, intending to pick him up, but she suddenly felt dizzy and swayed unsteadily. Derek quickly reached out to steady her, frowning slightly. "Are you okay?" Damian was also looking at her in concern. Shirley's head felt heavy. It seemed like she was running a fever again, and it was clear that she needed to leave soon. After she steadied herself, she subtly distanced herself from Derek and addressed both Derek and Amelia, "I'm fine. I just get light-headed easily these days." She then turned to Amelia and held her hand gently. "Mrs. Ashford Senior, I'm feeling a little unwell. I'll be heading home now, but I'll visit another time." Though