Chapter 217

Benjamin suddenly lost interest after listening to Shirley's obedient response. He let go of her and stood up, saying coldly, "Clean yourself up before you leave the bathtub." Once Benjamin left, Shirley was consumed with anger. She scrubbed the spots where he had touched her, but the marks he left on her skin would never wash away. When she finally left the bathroom, Benjamin was no longer in the bedroom. His earlier behavior had completely drained her of any desire to sleep. She glanced toward the study before turning away from the master bedroom. She couldn't bear to stay in a space so filled with his presence. Shirley made her way to the kitchen to prepare for dinner. She still had to please Benjamin, because it would be Megan's naming ceremony in a few days. Benjamin had to attend, or else it would arouse her mother's suspicion. For these next couple of days, she couldn't afford to upset him. She chopped and prepped the ingredients for dinner. As she was finishing, she