Chapter 194

It did seem like Shirley was going to suffer a setback from Jessica. Shirley found the current Cole unfamiliar. He was Nancy's husband and someone she'd known for years. Though they weren't close, he'd always treated her with kindness and a warm demeanor. And now that she saw him turn against her for Jessica, Shirley could only find it laughable. Had he forgotten he had a wife and a child? What a world, where scumbags thrived and mistresses roamed unchecked! Before Shirley could respond, a small figure stepped in front of her and shielded her with his tiny frame. It was Damian. His small fists were clenched tightly, and he trembled with rage. He stood still like a furious young beast and glared at Cole. Though his face flushed with rage, he remembered Shirley's words and tried his best to control his emotions. He had to protect her and make sure he wouldn't get hurt. Beatrice scoffed. "Shirley, you have no shame, do you? How could you hide behind a mute who steps forward to def