When She Unveils Identities Novel Chapter 136 – You Bastard!
Braden had been fretting about the truth about Cherry’s accident.
He took a deep breath and decided to ask Cherry about it.
Cherry had been taken to the hospital for emergency treatment and was currently out of danger.
Since she was almost drowned, her brain and lungs were probably damaged. So, she had to stay in the hospital for a few more days.
After the guests left, there were only Cherry’s parents, Karen, and Keith staying in the hospital.
They stood outside the ward, and they all felt somber.
Sandra rubbed her hands and looked at Karen carefully. She said somewhat awkwardly, “Karen, it was not convenient to talk with you since there were many people here just now. Can we have a good chat about you and Cherry now?”
Karen put his hands in his pockets. He looked at Sandra with gentle eyes and said unhurriedly, “What do you want to talk about?”
“Cherry is a weak–minded person. She is also a little willful. As her mother, I can see that she still doesn’t forget Mr. Stewart…”
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
Elbert Tierney, Cherry’s father, frowned and glared at Sandra. He wore an obsequious smile and looked at Karen, saying, “If everything had gone smoothly, I would have been your father–in–law.
Don’t listen to what Cherry’s mother said. She mistakenly thinks that Cherry is still in love with Mr. Stewart. In fact, Cherry is just kind–hearted. She thinks that she hurt Mr. Stewart, and she has been unable to forgive herself for so many years.
The person she loves the most is you. You’d better not worry too much. How about you two holding the wedding after Cherry fully recovers?”
“That’s right. Karen, what Cherry’s father has said is right. My words are improper. Cherry doesn’t love Mr. Stewart anymore. She merely feels guilty. She indeed loves you deeply. Don’t misunderstand her because of my words,” Sandra added.
Both Sandra and Elbert were smart. They knew that the Whelan family was powerful in Seatle City. With the condition of the Tierney family, Cherry’s best choice was to marry Karen if she wanted to live a better life. Therefore, Sandra and Elbert didn’t want Karen to cancel the wedding.
Karen’s face was so calm that no one could tell his true thoughts. He said to Sandra and Elbert flatly, “You are overthinking. I announced the end of my relationship with Cherry not because of her It also has nothing to do with Braden. I’ve been thinking about the decision for a long time.
“Actually, I’ve discovered that Cherry and I were not suitable from a long time ago. However, we were probably used to the relationship and sacrificed too much for it back then. Therefore, I never
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thought of giving it up. I want to thank Cherry. Without her bravery, I would not be able to make the decision.”
“What do you mean?”
Elbert and Sandra were completely stunned.
They didn’t expect Karen to fall in love with someone else. Didn’t Karen love Cherry deeply? Why did he change so suddenly?
Keith couldn’t bear it any longer. He had been respecting Karen, and it was the first time he shouted at Karen. He asked, “Karen, do you know what you’re talking about? What nonsense are you saying? How could you do this to Cherry?
“Braden and Cherry had strong feelings for each other back then. If you hadn’t appeared, they
would have got married and had babies. Cherry left Braden because of having an affair with you. It
took Braden a long time to let go of Cherry. Both of them can finally live peaceful and happy lives.
How could you abandon Cherry? What a bastard you are!”
Karen took a deep breath and said slowly, “That’s right. I’m a bastard. If you want to avenge Cherry, you can beat me.”
“You!”
Keith didn’t know what to do for a while.
He clenched his fists tightly, but he, at last, didn’t do anything.
It took a long time for him, Karen, and Braden to be reconciled. Keith didn’t want to lose either of them anymore.
“Forget it. The relationship between you three is complicated. I’m sick of helping any the past few years. You can do whatever you please.”
After Keith finished speaking, he left in a huff.
He was in hot water as well. His father had said that this week was his last day of freedom.
If he lost the lawsuit, he couldn’t leave home until he reformed himself thoroughly.
The most important thing for him was to find a lawyer who could help him win the lawsuit.
After talking with many lawyers, Keith had to admit that Jim seemed ideal. However, he and Shirley were in a bad relationship. As Jim took Shirley’s side, he possibly wouldn’t agree to help Keith.
“I am very sorry. I will make up for you later. Now, what’s important for Cherry is to calm down and take good care of herself. If there is nothing else, I will leave.”
Karen bowed deeply to them.
Although his words were sincere, both Sandra and Elbert could tell his indifferent attitude.
Sandra could hardly stand it anymore and cried out. She pulled Karen by his arm. “Karen, you can’t leave Cherry. You have been together for so many years. How can you abandon her just like that? Both our families know each other well. You will get married soon.
Do you really want to give everything up and start over? Even though you don’t love Cherry as deeply as before, you get along well with her. Listen, love is not the most crucial thing for a successful marriage. It is whether you two are compatible or not. Those who love each other very much end up splitting up.”
Karen smiled, “You are right. However, I’m tired of being a good child, friend, and boyfriend according to others‘ thoughts. I want to live by following my heart. Please understand me and Cherry. I believe… this is also what she wants.”
After that, he paused for a while. Then, he added, “As you know, both Braden and Cherry are single now. Isn’t it a good chance for them to continue their relationship? If they can get back together, I will be the happiest person.”
“Well, I know you are jealous. You think that Cherry has an affair with Mr. Stewart, right? You are mistaken. Cherry…”
Sandra was anxious to explain. Just then, the ward door behind her was opened.
Cherry stood at the door with a pale face and shouted, “Mom, I respect his decision and wish him happiness. Just let him go. Don’t embarrass yourself anymore, okay?”
In fact, Cherry had noticed Karen’s change a long time ago. Finally, the day he wanted to break up with her came.
Fortunately, he proposed it before they got married. Otherwise, they would end up getting divorced.
Cherry chose to jump off the cliff because of many factors. Braden’s provocation was one of them, and Karen’s indifference to her was the major one… She felt desperate as both Braden and Karen
abandoned her. So, she committed suicide.
Karen looked at Cherry apologetically and said, “I know you still love Braden. To be exact, you have never stopped loving him. Now, you are single. You can go to pursue him bravely.”
Just as he finished speaking, Braden walked out of the elevator.
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Chapter 137 You Are Ridiculous
All those present were stunned.
Given Karen was determined to leave Cherry, Sandra quickly turned to cotton Braden up.
“Braden, here you are. Cherry keeps talking about you. There is too much misunderstanding
between you. You’d better have a good talk.
“Cherry broke up with you back then just because she lacked experience in relationships.”
“Mom, can you stop?”
Cherry helplessly interrupted Sandra, feeling ashamed.
The fact that two men who had once deeply loved her abandoned her completely at the same time was a huge blow to her.
She couldn’t help feeling awkward when seeing how her mother played up to Braden.
Karen didn’t seem to notice Sandra’s change. He patted Braden’s shoulder generously and said in a mixed voice, “I’ll leave this to you. I believe you can handle it well.”
He behaved calmly and casually as if Braden was the groom who had been stood up by his bride.
Braden didn’t beat around the bush. He asked Cherry, “Do you have time? Let’s talk alone.”
Cherry bit her lips and nodded, saying on purpose, “As long as you want to talk with me, I’ll always. have time.”
Then, she followed Braden into the ward. After she entered it, Braden closed the door.
The distance between them was originally close.
Seeing that Cherry was about to approach him, Braden took a step back and said, “You were almost drowned. You should lie down and rest.”
Cherry was a little embarrassed. She listened to Braden and lay on the bed. However, the gaze she landed on Braden was affectionate. “So, you are not as heartless as you are. You still care about me, right?”
Braden did not deny it. He replied honestly, “I loved you deeply before. In my mind, you are also a rare confidant of mine. I am not hard–hearted. It’s natural that I care about you.”
“You don’t love me anymore, do you?”
With a sad look on her face, Cherry put on a bitter smile and said, “I would rather you never loved me. In this way, I don’t have to experience the pain of loss.”
The happier it was to have a precious relationship, the more painful it was when the relationship ended.
Braden wondered, she did it again!
He held his forehead helplessly.
In his mind, Cherry used to be clever, independent, and optimistic. What had happened to her? He didn’t understand why she became a totally different person and cared nothing but love in her heart.
Braden said coldly, “Let’s not talk about this anymore.
“Let bygones be bygones. It’s pointless to bring it up again and again. It will only make us feel awkward. We probably can’t even be friends.”
“What do you mean? We can never get back together again, right?”
Cherry couldn’t take it anymore. With her eyes full of tears, she said excitedly, “Even if both of us are single, it is impossible for you to love me again. Is that right?”
“Yes!”
Braden did not hesitate. He looked into Cherry’s eyes and said firmly, “We will never get back together again. I don’t love you anymore. It has nothing to do with whether you are Karen’s bride or not. Do you understand?”
Cherry felt heart–wrenching. Her face was pale and racked with pain. She looked weak.
However, she was much stronger than before. She wouldn’t commit suicide anymore.
She realized that it was unworthy to give up her life due to such a heartless man.
Cherry took a deep breath, wiped her tears, and said coldly, “Since you have no feelings for me, why do you come here?”
Braden went straight to the point, “I want to know the truth about your accident. Tell me, who pushed you into the sea? Was it Shirley?”
“How interesting it is!”
Cherry, who cried desperately just now, seemed to have heard a joke and couldn’t stop laughing.
Braden frowned in displeasure and asked, “What are you laughing at?”
“It’s funny.”
Cherry continued to laugh. After a long while, she regained her composure and said sarcastically, “Braden, I was laughing at you. You are ridiculous.
“I thought that you love Shirley very much. It turns out that your relationship is unable to withstand such a small test. You don’t trust her as you did to me before. Are you sure that you
her more than me?”
Braden’s pretty face became even more gloomy. He denied, “I never said that I like her.”
“I see.” like Cherry raised her eyebrows and suddenly felt better. She smiled lightly and said, “If you like her, you don’t need to ask this question. Since you asked, it is enough to prove that you don’t like her
that much, or … you don’t know her that well.
“Whether she pushed me or not is not important. What is important is whether you believe her or not.”
Braden was lost for words.
He fell into silence.
He sank into thoughts after hearing Cherry’s words, and he clenched his fists unconsciously.
“I thought I lost, but now it seems that I still have a chance to turn the tables.”
After Cherry said that meaningfully, she laid down and closed her eyes, “I am tired and want to rest.
I can’t give you the answer you want. You can get it by yourself.”
Braden looked at the determined look on Cherry’s face and did not say anything else. He turned
around and left the ward.
Although, he did not get a definite answer.
Cherry’s words woke him up.
He perhaps didn’t like Shirley. He was just possessive.
If he fell in love with Shirley, he would believe her unconditionally. He wouldn’t doubt her at all.
He muttered, “Braden, it’s time for you to stop your uncontrollable feelings.
The next day.
Shirley had a good sleep, and her mood was not affected by what Braden had done last night.
She would no longer be under the sway of emotions and keep tossing and turning in bed all night because of Braden.
She felt happy for not being controlled by others anymore.
“Ms. Wilson, you are awake. Did you sleep well last night?”
As May served breakfast, she asked gently.
“I slept well, and I even had a good dream.”
Shirley was like a child, chatting with May about the dream from last night.
“Last night, I dreamed that my babies turned into two butterflies. They are black and white,
respectively. They flew around me and talked to me. They seemed to be anxious to see me.”
Shirley felt warm when she talked about the dream last night. She also looked forward to seeing her babies.
“What? Did you dream of butterflies?” May wore a serious expression.
“Yes, isn’t it good?”
“Butterflies represent ghosts. If the two children become…”
May paused and sighed. “Let’s not think too much about it. I’m talking nonsense.”
Hearing what May had said, Shirley was also a little worried.
She became nervous at the thought of those dangerous things she had done.
“I’d better go to the hospital for a check–up. Otherwise, I can’t feel relieved.”
Chapter 138 Be Followed
Shirley went to the private maternity hospital where she had been frequently for an antenatal check up with May.
While waiting for the check–up, May held Shirley’s hand and felt her pulse. May said, “Your pulse is strong, and the children in your belly should be fine. Ms. Wilson, don’t scare yourself because of a
dream.”
Shirley nodded, still worried. “I know that my two children will be fine. After all, I am in good health. But I always feel uneasy and that something is going to happen.”
“Don’t jinx it. You have to believe in the medical skills of the Thompson family. Even a serious illness could be cured by my prescription. Don’t worry.”
“That’s right. May, you are a genius doctor. With you, I don’t have to worry about anything.”
Shirley finally felt more at ease. She got up and entered the examination room.
The report came out quickly. The two children were healthy and well–developed. They were not
affected by what had happened at all, and it seemed that they were strong enough.
“Ms. Wilson, the fetus will be three months in a week. In the second trimester, you will no longer
have morning sickness. Your appetite will be better than before, and you will be more spirited. The fetus will also be stronger. Moreover, your belly will start to bulge, so you have to wear more loose
and comfortable clothes. Take a calcium supplement and sleep well.”
The doctor prescribed a few boxes of calcium tablets and nutrition products for Shirley and then
asked the next one to come in.
Shirley held the check–up report and said happily to May who was waiting outside the examination room, “May, as you said, they are fine. I am worried for nothing.”
“It’s good.”
May smiled from ear to ear.
Seeing that the declining Wilson family was going to have two more descendants, she was happy for Jason, as well as Shirley’s parents who died with regret.
Shirley and May left the hospital and stood by the roadside to hail a taxi.
Shirley noticed that something was wrong. She kept looking behind her.
“What’s wrong, Ms. Wilson?”
“May, we are being foliowed.”
Shirley remained calm, talking and laughing with May on the surface. She lowered her voice to
remind May to be careful.
“What? We are ….. followed by someone?”
May became nervous and looked around.
“Don’t look around!”
Shirley said to May, “Just pretend that nothing happened and walk forward.”
May swallowed her saliva nervously. Afraid that something would happen, she helped Shirley and protected Shirley. “Could it be that the enemies of the Wilson family wanted to take revenge? I will
protect you. Let’s leave quickly.”
Shirley calmly said, “No need to be too nervous. It shouldn’t be an enemy. Otherwise, he would
have taken action early.”
“If it isn’t an enemy, who could it be?”
May was puzzled.
At the corner, Shirley suddenly stopped. Then, she turned her back to the person that failed to dodge in time and shouted, “Why are you sneaking around? I have discovered you. Show yourself!”
As expected, a tall man dressed in black and wearing a cap slowly walked out from behind a sign.
Shirley had never thought that he would actually be Keith, Braden’s good friend and Cherry’s
pursuer.
Keith was discovered and felt embarrassed. He said reluctantly, “Damn it! How did you find me? I
hid so well and didn’t even dare to breathe heavily!”
Shirley crossed her arms and looked up and down at Keith. In her eyes, Keith was simply a silly rich. young man. “In broad daylight, you are dressed in black. You followed me so closely, and the places. you choose to hide are so casual. I can naturally notice you.”
Shirley analyzed. Keith scratched his tall nose awkwardly and complained, “It is said that a woman will be stupid for three years after being pregnant. I think you are quite smart. You react so fast.”
This time, it was Shirley’s turn to be nervous.
She played dumb and said, “Who is pregnant? You are so stupid. Are you talking about yourself?”
Keith rolled his eyes at Shirley. In the past, he would have been angry. But thinking of his purpose of following Shirley and her pregnancy, he suppressed his anger.
“You don’t have to play dumb. I’ve been following you since you went to the hospital and entered the obstetrics department. I know you are pregnant…”
“You…”
Shirley didn’t know what to say, and her breathing became rapid.
Keith knew that she was pregnant. If he told Braden about this, it would be troublesome!
“Don’t worry. I will keep my mouth shut. I won’t be so bored as to tell my Braden about your
pregnancy.”
Keith said with certainty.
His words were beyond Shirley’s expectations.
Keith was obviously a gossipy person. How could he suddenly be so considerate? It was unusual.
“After all, Braden has just divorced you, yet you are pregnant with Ewan’s child. To Braden, this is
too hurtful. I can’t bear to see him suffer.”
Keith had been scared by Braden’s actions when Braden was lovelorn.
Back then, when Braden was dumped by Cherry, he tormented himself as well as his friend.
Now, Braden was obsessed with his ex–wife. If he found out that Shirley was pregnant with another
man’s child so quickly, he would go crazy. Therefore, even if Shirley didn’t make a request, Keith
would keep it a secret.
“So that’s the case.”
Shirley couldn’t help but smile.
She thought, Keith is really stupid. He actually believes that the babies in my belly is someone
else’s.
She was relieved. She wondered whether Braden would say “thank you” to Keith after he found out
the truth.
Shirley cleared her throat and said, “Actually, I also want to keep it a secret regarding the fact that
I’m pregnant with Ewan’s child. I plan to take the child and Ewan to another city in the future. I have
been married to Braden for four years. If I live a happy life with my husband and children, while
Braden is still lonely, it will stimulate him. Don’t you think so?”
“Yeah! Then don’t ever tell him!”
Keith warned Shirley seriously, “If you are smart enough, don’t leak the news of your pregnancy before Braden has a new girlfriend. Otherwise, I won’t let you off!”
Shirley held back her laughter and nodded seriously. “Don’t worry, I won’t. I’m not someone who likes to show off.”
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Keith was silly but sincere. However… why was he following her for no reason?
“Tell me the truth. Why are you following me for no reason? If you don’t tell me, I will go and show off my pregnancy in front of Braden now!”
Shirley asked seriously.
Chapter 139 He Thinks Wildly
“IL..”
Keith scratched his nose awkwardly. His expression was not as arrogant as he usually was, and it
was rare for him to be so reserved.
He had to beg Shirley whom he had despised the most, so he was a little embarrassed.
“Are you free now? I’ll treat you to a cup of coffee.”
Keith said after hesitating for a long time.
Shirley smiled, “Mr. Guerra, we are not that close to each other. Are you going to poison the
coffee?”
She knew Keith’s attitude toward her the best. He had felt her displeasing to the eye all the time.
However, he took the initiative to invite her to drink coffee. It was abnormal.
Keith’s handsome face immediately darkened. He said angrily, “In your eyes, I am so despicable
and shameless?”
Shirley raised her eyebrows. “Aren’t you?”
“You!”
Keith was so angry that he was about to spit out blood, just like a dinosaur that was spitting fire. “I am an upright person. I am not a villain who plays dirty tricks in secret! I don’t like you for a long time, and I hope you can disappear from Braden’s world forever. But at most, I will only curse you in my heart. How can I drug you?”
Keith was obviously furious, but he had to hold it back and explain. His serious expression amused.
Shirley.
She decided not to tease him. She said, “Well, I will accept your invitation.”
They went to a nearby Starbucks.
“Ms. Wilson!”
May frowned and stared at Keith as if she was guarding against a thief.
Shirley smiled, “May, go back first. He is my friend. It’s okay.”
Friend?
Shirley’s words surprised Keith a little. They were like a gust of gentle wind and sudden rain that hit
Keith’s heart.
In the past, she only knew that Keith was sharp–tongued. It turned out that he was also humorous.
To make friends with such a person seemed to be not bad.
They sit down by the window at the coffee shop. Keith ordered a cup of iced coffee, and Shirley ordered a cup of cappuccino.
Shirley took a sip of coffee. It was still the taste that she liked, and she was in a good mood.
“Tell me, what do you want me to do for you?”
She asked Keith directly.
Keith was shocked and almost spat out his coffee. He asked, “You… How did you know that I was going to ask for your help?”
“If you didn’t need my help, you would not be so polite to me or treat me to coffee. With your character, I’m afraid you would have mocked me thousands of times.”
Shirley’s analysis made Keith change his impression of her.
Keith narrowed his eyes and studied Shirley for a long time before saying, “I was blind before. I didn’t know that you were so smart. I thought that you were just eye candy and an ignorant housewife that relied on the Stewart family… No wonder a picky person like Braden will be
infatuated with you.”
Shirley raised her eyebrows and thought that Keith was teasing her.
How could Braden be infatuated with her? He would more likely get angry with her!
“Don’t flatter me. Just say it directly. As for whether I want to help, it depends on my mood.”
Shirley said casually.
Keith sighed, “I got into a lawsuit, which is very troublesome. The only lawyer who can win the case in Seatle City is Jim from the Blosso Law Office.”
“Got it.”
Shirley snapped her fingers. “You have committed a crime. You want Jim to help you get rid of your
sins, right?”
“No!”
Keith shouted angrily, “It has nothing to do with me. It’s just that the girl died in my nightclub, I, as the person in charge, was sued by the girl’s family. They asked me to be responsible for it.
“To put it bluntly, someone is trying to scheme against me. No matter how much money I spend, the girl’s family is not willing to reconcile. They even asked for the police’s protection. Even if I
and
wanted to use special methods, I did not have a chance… I was innocent!”
Keith rubbed his hair in frustration and was about to collapse.
Shirley lowered her eyes and thought for a while. She then asked, “What was the cause of death?”
“The police said that she died of excessive injection. She could not stand it, and she died
suddenly…”
Keith said angrily, “Damn it! She died when she was having fun. What does it have to do with me? Why should I have to take full responsibility? I’m so unlucky!”
“Something happened to her at your nightclub, and you certainly have to be responsible for it. If you provide her with the things, or if your people instigate her, you even have to take criminal responsibility…”
“I know. Stop talking!”
Keith became even more anxious and shouted, “That’s why I lowered myself and came to ask for
your help. Only Jim has won a similar case, so… give the order and ask him to help me!”
If there was another way out, Keith wouldn’t have come to Shirley. It was so embarrassing!
Shirley said with a forced smile, “I can help you, but I have conditions.”
Chapter 140 Destined to Be a Wrong Couple
Keith saw that there was a chance, and his eyes suddenly lit up. He said hurriedly, “What
conditions? As long as you can help me with the lawsuit, just raise them!”
Shirley did not beat around the bush and said directly, “I want to rent the land owned by your family.
in the southern suburbs for thirty years.”
The Guerra family was also one of the top eight families. Its wealth was concentrated in the real
estate industry, and it boasted rich financial resources.
In the early years, the Guerra family had strong connections and bought a lot of land. They
developed countless famous high–end residential and commercial centers. The land in the
southern suburbs of Seatle City was more than 3,000 acres. Because of the remote geographical
location, it had remained undeveloped for a long time.
The Guerra family had kept the land for many years. On the one hand, it was because the real estate
industry was in a slump and the risk of developing it rashly was high. On the other hand, no one was
willing to take it. If they did, they might be unable to bear the cost and suffer great losses.
However, Shirley… was an unexpected exception.
“Why do you want to rent it? The land is a hot potato, and no one would dare to take it.”
Keith took a sip of coffee and asked curiously.
Shirley smiled and thought, he is quite honest. He even speaks ill of his own family.
“Don’t ask about this. Are you willing?”
Shirley said mysteriously.
“If you want it, I can’t wait to give it to you. But perhaps no matter how much money you invest, your will get nothing and even suffer great losses in the end. I don’t recommend that you take it. If you want to engage in the real estate industry, the Guerra family has better land for you. Consider it
carefully.”
Keith said loyally.
Just now, Shirley said that he was her friend. And he regarded her as a friend subconsciously. He
couldn’t cheat friends.
Shirley shook her head and said firmly, “I don’t need anything else. I want that one. If you agree, I will ask Jim to sign a contract and become your defense lawyer.”
“Deal!”
Seeing that Shirley was so straightforward, Keith said generously, “I will rent it to you at the lowest
price If you develop it well, I won’t interfere with it. But if you don’t, don’t blame me.”
“Deal!”
Shirley took her coffee cup and toasted Keith.
She did not expect that everything would go so smoothly. She thought that it was the most difficult
to persuade Keith.
Sure enough, one should not judge a book by its cover.
Keith’s curiosity toward Shirley grew stronger. He stared at her as if it was the first time he had seen her. He sighed, “I feel that you’ve become much more pleasing to the eye after your divorce. Do you know how annoying you used to be?”
Shirley raised an eyebrow and replied, “After the divorce, I feel that my world has become wonderful in an instant. The people I meet are all good. In the past… I was just a punching bag and was disliked everywhere I went. It was as if the identity of Braden’s wife was the original sin.”
During the years when she was Braden’s wife, she had lived so carefully and lowly. She tried to curry favor with everyone, but no one accepted her.
On the contrary, after the divorce, the servants who used to bully her began to respect her. Tracy who had scolded her did not dare to provoke her. Even Keith, who always rolled his eyes and sneered at her, talked peacefully with her.
“After thinking about it, I figured out the reason. Braden is not suitable for me. As long as I leave him, I’ll find my true self, and my life will return to normal.”
Shirley said sincerely with a bitter smile.
“If Braden heard your words, he would probably die of anger..
Keith said, “He is now obsessed with you, but you aren’t. Your thoughts are not in accordance with his, so you are destined to be a wrong couple.
Shirley laughed coldly. “You must be joking. He didn’t love me at all. It was just a moment of
possessiveness.”
“Maybe.”
Keith sighed, “Braden doesn’t have much experience in relationships. He might not even know if he loves you or not. However, I can be sure that he has been paying a lot of attention to you recently. He even asked me to teach him how to pursue girls and took notes seriously. He said that he wanted to
pursue you.”
Pfft!
Shirley spurted out her coffee. She wiped her mouth and said in disbelief, “A big iceberg like him
actually asked you for advice? Are you filming a comedy?”
“I am not joking. I taught him my secret of pursuing girls. He probably benefited a lot…”
Keith told Shirley about his secret of pursuing girls.
Shirley thought about it. It was exactly the same as Braden’s strange behavior these days. She didn’t know whether to cry or laugh.
“It is funny. No wonder he applied for another account and chatted with me every day. He even said
that he wanted to spend money on me. He and other women… So it was you who taught him that.”
Shirley had originally been angry with Braden, but when she knew the truth, she suddenly felt that
Braden was silly and cute.
“Although he keeps emphasizing that he wants you to cancel the lawsuit against Amelie, I feel that
he cares about you. Otherwise, with his personality, how could he deign to do such shameful things?”
It was because of Amelie…
Shirley sobered up a bit and said lightly, “Whatever. Anyway, it’s over…”
“I think so too.”
Keith nodded and said, “Cherry and Karen have probably broken up. I guess Braden and Cherry will make up. After all, they loved each other very much before.”
Shirley was slightly dazed. “I wish them happiness.”
Keith said, “After today, you and I will be friends. Let go of our past grudges. I also wish you and Ewan happiness. After all, you have children.”
Shirley smiled.
She did not say anything else.
Perhaps this was the best ending.
As expected, Jim won the lawsuit for Keith.
He found the key evidence and proved that the girl had heart disease. The main cause of her death was her heart disease, and the secondary reason was that she had taken special medicine. As the person in charge, Keith only needed to suspend his business for half a month and pay the penalty
fee
However, Keith gave the girl’s family a lot of compensation out of sympathy.
“You are all murderers!
“Evil judge! Bad lawyer! You will get your retribution. My daughter will turn into a ghost and go to you!”
The girl’s parents received the verdict and collapsed. They cried and shouted at the court.
Shirley had nothing to do and attended the court trial. Coincidentally, Braden was also there.
She didn’t greet Braden and acted as if she didn’t know him. As soon as the lawsuit ended, she went up to Jim and prepared to go back to the law office together.
“Let’s have a meal together. I have to thank all of you. With you, I would have to suffer from
confinement!”
Keith stood in front of Shirley and Jim and invited them warmly.
Shirley originally wanted to refuse, but Jim said passionately, “The lawsuit is really not easy. You
have to treat us to a big meal.”
Thus, the four of them left.
The girl’s parents stared at their backs with hatred…
Chapter 141 Will Braden Be Jealous Because of Her?
The four of them went to a restaurant, whose decoration was novel and elegant.
Previously, Keith and Jim did not get along well with each other, but after the lawsuit, they became
good friends.
“Jim, I have to toast you. Without your silver tongue, I won’t win the lawsuit. I will suffer, and my father will definitely break my legs!”
Keith raised his red wine glass and toasted Jim.
Jim never ignored Shirley. He said hurriedly, “No need to thank me. I am just Ms. Wilson’s employee. Without her permission, I will not fight the case for you.”
“That’s right. A toast to Shirley!”
Keith raised the wine glass to Shirley, “Can I call you Shirley in the future?”
He even started to sing loudly. “Shirley Shirley little star…”
Shirley was amused by him and smiled brightly. She said, “Not bad, Keith. I didn’t expect you to
sing so well. Even I was moved by it.”
“You finally know it!”
Keith became excited at the mention of the topic and began to talk non–stop. “Back then, I had the
title of Prince of Love Song and could sing and compose. I was attractive to countless girls. I composed a song for a famous singer and almost became an idol. If you don’t believe me, you can.
ask Braden…”
“Braden, you have to testify for me!” Keith turned to Braden, who was sitting next to him.
Braden lowered his head and cut the steak. His every move was elegant, but his handsome face was cold, preventing strangers from getting close to him.
He seemed to be a little unhappy. While cutting the steak, his plate squeaked. He snorted. “You talk so much. Why don’t you attend a talk show?”
“Braden, what you said is…”
Keith was a little embarrassed. “It’s not the first day you know that I’m talkative. Did I offend you? Why are you angry for no reason?”
“I’m not angry.”
Braden said coldly as he chewed on the steak.
It was as if the steak didn’t suit his taste.
“You look angry! I said a few more words to Shirley, so you are jealous?”
Keith asked sincerely. What he received was a cold glare from Braden.
Braden seemed to be warning him, if you keep talking nonsense, I’ll throw the knife and fork on
your face!
Shirley was also a little embarrassed. She drank the orange juice to hide her emotions.
She muttered in her heart, will Braden be jealous because of me? No way!
Braden put down his knife and fork and wiped the corner of his mouth elegantly with a
handkerchief. He stared coldly at Keith. “Haven’t you always disliked her? Why are you joking with
her now?”
Keith said hurriedly, “Braden, I don’t agree with your words. Shirley and I are good friends, and she has also admitted it. Is that right, Shirley?”
“That’s right!”
Shirley nodded in agreement and said, “A cup of coffee for a lifetime of friendship. After that day,
you and I will be friends for the rest of our lives.”
Most importantly, Keith was really generous. He had rented a few thousand acres of land to her at
the lowest price without hesitation. It was rare to see in this benefit–first world.
“Hmph!”
Braden’s expression turned even gloomier, and he snorted with disdain.
As for what he was angry about, he couldn’t say for sure.
In short, whenever he saw Shirley get close to a man, he would be angry.
“Braden, you denied that you were jealous. Look at how ashen your face is now…”
Keith explained, “I used to dislike Shirley because I thought she was a scheming girl who relied on. you and the Stewart family. I felt that she had delayed your happiness…
“Now, you are divorced, and I finally know that Shirley is quite capable. Not only did she run the
Korita Group and the Blosso Law Office well, but she also plans to rent the land from me and make a big move. She is not delicate eye candy, but a strong and unyielding girl.”
Before Keith could finish his words, Jim couldn’t wait to praise Shirley, “Ms. Wilson is super powerful and resourceful! Our three partners are now convinced of her. It is the first time that all the employees of the Blosso Law Office have worked so hard. Finally, the Blosso Law Office is no longer a declining company. It is all thanks to Ms. Wilson’s charisma.”
Shirley was a little shy hearing the praises. She waved her hand and said, “Keep a low profile. I
regain my freedom and have more energy. It’s normal.
Braden got the key information from a bunch of praises. He frowned and asked Shirley, “You also
rent the land. What do you want to do?”
“I don’t have to tell you about my plans, Mr. Stewart.”
“Don’t tell me you want to build a production center?”
“Mr Stewart, you are indeed smart, but… your guess is not completely correct.”
Shirley said meaningfully, “In the future, the Korita Group will not just be a manufacturer. It can
try the core business.”
“You are daydreaming!”
Braden felt that Shirley had gone crazy. He said coldly, “Do you know what you are doing, what you are going to face, and what risk you are going to take?”
Braden’s question was too sharp.
Shirley was a bit overwhelmed, not knowing how to respond.
She did not know why Braden was so emotional. Was he afraid that the Korita Group would get the market share of the Stewart Group? If so, he was too unconfident.
Keith complained, “Braden, you are nosy. Don’t forget that you are divorced now. Shirley can start a career or be in a relationship with someone as long as she wants. As for what risks she has to face and whether she can withstand it or not, it has nothing to do with you.”
“You are right. It has nothing to do with me.”
Braden stood up and said expressionlessly, “I’m full. I’ll be leaving.”
Then, he left.
The atmosphere was awkward.
Keith looked at Shirley and Jim apologetically. “I’m sorry. Braden has a bad temper. Under normal circumstances, he won’t be like this.”
Shirley and Jim looked at each other and then replied in unison, “No need to explain. We’re both experienced, and we know what he looks like.”
Later, the three of them took turns complaining about Braden…
Jim’s house was in the opposite direction of Shirley’s, while Keith happened to be on the way with Shirley, so Shirley got into Keith’s car and went home.
They chatted happily in the car and did not notice that danger was approaching them…
Chapter 142 I’m Over Him
The car arrived at the Wilson’s house.
Keith parked the car and looked around. He said, “It’s a good place, but it looks too empty. I heard that this place was haunted. Most of the residents here moved away. Are you afraid? Anyway, you
live in such a big place alone.”
Shirley laughed, “What’s there to be afraid of? Humans are much more terrifying than ghosts. I’m
not afraid of humans, so I naturally won’t be afraid of ghosts.”
She unfastened her seatbelt, opened the door of the passenger seat, and prepared to get out of the
car.
Keith placed his long arms on the steering wheel and looked at Shirley. Suddenly, he wanted some more and asked Shirley “Aren’t you going to invite me upstairs for tea?”
Shirley turned around, her fair face revealing a gentle smile. She said gracefully, “Of course, no
problem. I have some perfect tea in my place.”
Shirley’s smile was like a blooming rose, bright and charming. Keith was totally attracted.
Keith suddenly got shy. He looked away with embarrassment and cleared his throat. “Okay. I’ll go with you.”
They got out of the car and went into the Wilson’s house.
These days, the Wilson’s house was no longer as shabby and dilapidated as it used to be. Shirley and May worked together to make it a paradise filled with flowers. It was bright inside.
“Wow, this place looks fresh and elegant though it looks normal inside. It seems like a relaxing
place…”
Keith took a deep breath and stretched his body in enjoyment. He made a bolder request. “Do you have any extra empty rooms in your house? Can I stay for a few days? I can pay ten times the price of
a hotel room…
“Hey. You probably don’t know that. I have been under great pressure because of that lawsuit. I need to relax urgently. I think your place is more suitable for relaxation than any resort.”
Keith appeared to be the host of this house. He almost wanted to lie on the sofa.
“Can you be more shameless? Don’t go too far.”
As Shirley spoke, she opened the closet, took out her treasured tea leaves, and prepared Keith a cup
of tea.
May wasn’t around at this time She probably went out to buy some groceries. Only Shirley and
Keith were left in the house.
However, for some reason, Shirley didn’t feel uncomfortable at all. She felt like being with an old friend. She didn’t have any other feelings.
Perhaps, in this world, she would only feel uncomfortable when facing Braden. She always thought
too much at that time.
Shirley was an expert at making tea. She had many professional tools to make tea and beautiful cups to hold the tea.
Keith carefully took a sip and praised, “Good tea!”
“It’s good that you like it.”
Shirley also took a sip. She was always elegant no matter what she was doing.
To be honest, she was very grateful to Keith because he was willing to rent that piece of land to her
at a low price. This helped her solve a big problem.
Even if he didn’t mention that, she prepared to invite him to tea.
The tea room was located on the second floor. There was a large floor–to–ceiling window. The scenery of the back garden could be seen.
In the back garden, large patches of golden sunflowers swayed in the wind, making people feel
ecstatic.
“These sunflowers are really brilliant. The Stewart’s house was filled with sunflowers before. Just as Braden said, you do like sunflowers. Are there any special meanings?”
Keith looked at the sunflowers with praise and asked curiously.
“No special meaning.”
Shirley slowly took a sip to enjoy the tea. She explained with an indifferent expression, “At first, I liked them because of the flower language of sunflowers. Now, I like them because I think they are strong. They always grow toward the sun no matter how difficult the situation they are facing. That sounds encouraging ”
“What is the language of sunflowers?”
Keith asked again.
Shirley didn’t answer.
She just smiled and lowered her head to enjoy the tea.
“If you don’t tell me, I will search for it myself.”
Keith took out his mobile phone and searched for relevant information in the search engine. He quickly got the answer and read it out loud. “The flower language of sunflowers is ‘I love nobody but you.‘ Does it represent your feelings for Braden?”
Still, Shirley said nothing.
Shirley just turned around and looked at the sunflowers seriously.
Keith was insensible. He had to get the answer. “So you really love Braden that much? I thought that
you married him for status and money before.”
Shirley shook her head and denied, “I used to be like that. But now, I have come to my senses. There
is plenty of fish in the sea. I’m over him now. As long as I find someone suitable, I will start a new
relationship right now.”
“Wait!”
Keith keenly caught the key information and asked, “You said as long as you find someone suitable. Does it mean that you haven’t found anyone suitable yet?”
“Uh…”
Shirley swallowed her saliva and realized that she had exposed herself.
After all, in Keith’s eyes, she was already pregnant with Ewan’s child. How could she not meet
someone suitable?
“You don’t have to be embarrassed. Breaking up and getting back together is normal between men
and women.”
Keith acted like an experienced person and expressed understanding of Shirley’s current situation. He said, “I can tell that you and Ewan are just in a passionate relationship. You definitely don’t have any feelings for each other. Ewan is just a brat. He is even more unreliable than me. I advise you to quickly get rid of your child and break up with him early.”
“Oh, this… I’ll consider it.”
Shirley secretly let out a sigh of relief.
She was originally worried about how to explain it, but Keith helped her find an excuse.
“I will think about the child carefully, so… you have to keep it a secret for me. We are good friends.
You can’t let others know that. Or I can’t marry any other men.”
Shirley took the opportunity to remind Keith again.
She must not let Braden know that she was pregnant!
“Don’t worry. I don’t like gossiping with others.”
After Keith finished speaking, he paused. Deep in his heart, there seemed to be something surging.
He took a deep breath and pondered for a long time. Then, he pretended to inadvertently probe, “From what you’re saying, you’ve completely let go of Braden. And you were only dating Ewan. So, now, there’s no one else in your heart?”
Shirley raised her eyebrows and said in a carefree way, “Yes. That makes sense.”
“Since you are over him, does it mean that you will fall in love with another man?”
“If there is such a man, I will be willing to love him wholeheartedly.”
Although she was hurt by love, she still had hope for love. Shirley still believed in love and looked forward to loving…
“Then I…”
Keith was about to say something.
Shirley frowned and said warily, “Keith, do you smell anything strange?”
Chapter 143 I Will Definitely Get You Out
Keith took a deep breath and said casually, “What smell can there be? It’s just tea.”
“No!”
Shirley was sharp. She said with a frown, “I smelled smoke.”
“Smoke?”
Keith took another deep breath. Indeed, he also smelled smoke, but he did not take it seriously. He waved his hand and said, “Who cares? Maybe there are people nearby who have a barbecue party,”
“No, I have to go out and take a look.”
Shirley could no longer sit still. She immediately stood up and decided to walk out of the tea room to
take a closer look.
“Ah!”
Then she was totally terrified.
A fire started from downstairs. At some point, the flames went up to the second floor. Thick smoke
filled the house.
“Damn. Why is the house on fire?”
Keith was also shocked.
The fire was getting more and more fierce. They began to be surrounded by fire. The stairs were made of pure wood. After being burnt by fire, they were about to collapse.
“What should we do? What should we do? We have to leave this place immediately…”
Keith was so anxious that he was out of his mind. He half squatted down and pointed at his back. He said to Shirley, “Come on. I will carry you downstairs.”
Shirley was slightly stunned.
She didn’t expect this at all. Keith seemed careless, but he was so kind. Faced with fire, the first thing he thought of was saving her, but not running away.
No matter what, she remembered his kindness.
“Can’t you see that the stairs are about to be burned down? If we take the stairs at this time, it’s like
suicide”
Shirley looked at the fire and analyzed it calmly.
“What else can we do? We can’t just wait here to die… Damn, the fire is getting more and more
fierce. If we don’t rush, we will only die!”
Keith was so anxious that he was sweating. He even wanted to knock Shirley out and carry her away.
She was pregnant now. She was like a delicate flower in the greenhouse. He had to protect her.
But she looked calm. She wasn’t like a pregnant woman at all.
“It hasn’t come up yet. Come in first.”
Shirley pulled Keith into the tea room and closed the door with a bang-
The room was very large and the surroundings were transparent. The large window was the only
escape route.
Shirley was fearless in the face of danger. She took two pieces of cloth and wet them. She used one
to cover her nose and mouth and handed the other to Keith. “Let’s try the window.”
Keith ran to the window to take a look. It wasn’t high. And there were places to step on. For a strong
tall man, it wouldn’t be so difficult.
“You are thoughtful…
Keith squatted down again and looked away. He said to Shirley, “Time waits for no one. Hurry up
and come up. Otherwise, it will be troublesome when the fire comes in!”
“No!”
Shirley refused, “It’s too time–consuming and dangerous for you to carry me down. Why don’t you
go down first and find someone to save me?”
It wasn’t high from the window to the ground. Getting down wasn’t difficult. But it would be
difficult if Keith carried her. She didn’t want to be a burden.
“What nonsense are you talking about? How can I leave first? You are pregnant. How can I leave you.
here alone? I can’t do that.”
Keith urged, “Don’t dawdle. Hurry up and come up. I am a rock–climbing expert. There won’t be at
problem.”
The fire was getting more and more fierce and the door of the tea room was burned down. Black
smoke kept pouring in, and the flames continued to attack. The situation was very urgent…
Shirley touched her belly. Thinking that there were two babies inside, she did not dare to take the
risk.
Therefore, she made up her mind and surrounded her arms on Keith’s neck. She said with gratitude, “Whether my child and I can survive depends on you now.”
Keith took a deep breath and solemnly said, “Don’t worry I will definitely let us all be safe and
sound!”
After he finished speaking, he carried Shirley on his back and crawled out of the window.
Because he was carrying Shirley on his back, he stepped on it very carefully. It was difficult to take
every step. Moreover, he needed extremely strong arm strength to smoothly move down…
Thick smoke came with the flames, chasing Shirley and Keith like death.
Keith carried Shirley on his back and moved down step by step. Sweat dripped down his cheeks like
rain, wetting his clothes. Because he used too much strength, the blood vessels on his handsome
face bumped up, looking terrifying red. Obviously, he suffered a lot.
Right now, they were in the middle of the first and second floors. Above them were raging flames, and below them was the hard ground.
If Keith ignored Shirley and jumped down, it might not be a problem, but with Shirley on his back,
he could only take one step at a time. This would delay his escape time.
They were stuck in the middle at this moment. They couldn’t go up or down. And they didn’t know
what to do.
Shirley looked too distressed and moved. She choked and said, “Keith, if you really can’t do it, just jump down. This way, one of us will live!”
“What nonsense are you talking about!”
Keith’s voice was hoarse. He bit his lips and said, “You know that I’m in pain now. Don’t irritate me.
I’ll be fine soon!”
Keith looked around and finally found a place. He gritted his teeth and said to Shirley on his back. “Look, I will put you on the air conditioner outdoor machine there. You can land carefully. There
won’t be a problem.”
“What about you? The air conditioner outdoor machine is only enough for one person to stand. If you let me go, where will you land?”
“Don’t worry about me first. After you land, I will follow you closely!”
“But…”
“Don’t say‘ but‘. You are so heavy. I really can’t carry you. You can go down first!”
Keith shouted impatiently.
Then he let Shirley get on the air conditioner outdoor machine with his body as a bridge.
Shirley didn’t dawdle either. She grabbed the box and carefully moved his body downwards.
At this moment, time was life. If she landed a second earlier, their chances of living would increase by a bit…
If it was any other time, this height would be a piece of cake for her. She was agile!
But now, she was worried about the children in her belly and could only be careful. She didn’t dare to move too much.
“I made it!”
Shirley held her breath and finally landed on the ground.
Although there were burning flames on the ground, the surroundings were empty. The danger level here was much lower than indoors.
“Great. I’ll get down immediately!”
Keith also breathed a sigh of relief. He moved his body and was ready to jump down.
Unfortunately, the fire was too big and burned the air conditioner outdoor machine.
Before Keith could jump, his whole body was burned by the flames, and he fell to the ground.
“Damn, I’m doomed this time.”
Keith’s foot was broken by the air conditioner outdoor machine, and he couldn’t move at all.
Seeing this, Shirley hurriedly went to support him. “It’s okay. Let’s go out.”
“Don’t worry about me. The fire is too strong. You should run first!”
“Shut up!”
Shirley held Keith up and struggled through the fire.
“Stupid woman, I said let go of me. I don’t need a woman like you to save me. How… how embarrassing!”
The smoke was getting thicker and thicker, and Keith was getting weaker and weaker.
In his blurred vision, Shirley looked thin and small, but she was so determined and strong that she
made his heart throb.
“Keith, wake up. I won’t abandon you, just like how you won’t abandon me. I will definitely get you out!”
With Shirley’s fierce voice in his ears, Keith completely fainted…
Chapter 144 Get the Painting Back
Shirley dragged the unconscious Keith and finally ran out of the raging sea of fire.
At that time, Shirley was already exhausted, lying on the ground with Keith, breathing heavily.
Looking at the blue sky, Shirley felt the cold wind brush past her skin. For the first time, Shirley realized the value of
life!
“Wee woo! Wee woo!”
The sound of the fire engine was getting closer and closer, and a group of firemen was ready to put out the fire with
extinguishers.
“How are you?”
The medical staff in white carried a stretcher and walked to Shirley and Keith.
Shirley quickly got up and said with a sorry face, “I’m fine. Please save him. His leg has been broken. You have to deal with his injury immediately!
“He was injured when he tried to save me. No matter what, you must save him. No matter what cost it takes, you have to save him. I beg you…
Shirley pulled the arm of the medical staff and cried.
She had just checked Keith and could clearly feel the dislocation of his calf bone. The injury was very serious.
If Keith was disabled because of this, Shirley would never forgive herself.
“Don’t worry, we will do our best to save him.”
The medical staff comforted Shirley and carried the unconscious Keith into the ambulance.
Shirley had wanted to get in the ambulance, but when she looked back, she found that her home had been burned out,
and her heart was filled with endless pain.
Suddenly, she thought of something and her face tensed up. Without a word, she intended to rush into the sea of fire.
“Lady, what are you doing? It’s too dangerous. Please leave the fire source quickly!”
A fireman stepped forward to stop Shirley.
However, Shirley did not care and shouted, “My things! The things that are very important to me are still inside. I
need to get them back!”
“The fire is too big. If you go in now, you will die. No matter how important they are, they are not as important as your life. Please don’t take the risk…”
“Let me go. Let me get in. Let go!”
The firemen tried to persuade her, but Shirley insisted on getting in, and the scene was suddenly out of control.
At that moment, there was a creak. It was the sound of a sports car’s tires rubbing against the ground.
Braden opened the car door and walked out.
“Stop messing around!”
His cold voice was like an imperial edict, instantly quieting the chaotic scene.
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The moment Shirley saw Braden, she was like a bullied child who finally saw her father. She felt a strong sense of security and tears flowed out
“Why are you shouting at me? My things are still inside. They won’t let me in. I want to get my things!”
Shirley collapsed. She pounded Braden’s chest and vented her emotions without restraint.
Even though Shirley was strong, she was still a woman. When she encountered such dangerous and terrible things,
she would be fragile.
Somehow, she only showed her weakness in front of him….
“It’s okay. It’s okay.”
Braden was like coaxing his daughter. He pulled Shirley into his arms and gently stroked her messy hair. He wiped her face, which was full of dirt, and said softly, “Go to my car and sit down. If you want anything, I’ll get it for you.”
It was rare for Shirley to be obedient. She said softly, “My father’s painting and the map my mother left behind… It’s
in my bedroom on the second floor!”
“Got it.”
Braden ordered the medical staff beside him to watch over Shirley.
Then, he tied his nose and mouth with a wet towel, held the fire extinguisher, and rushed straight into the fire….
Everyone present was frightened and shouted, “No, Mr. Stewart, it’s too dangerous. Come back quickly!”
Initially, Shirley was in a panic and only wanted to take back the things that were left by her parents. She didn’t expect
that Braden would really take the risk of returning to the fire to get them for her.
Everyone’s shouts instantly woke her up. Shirley realized the seriousness of the situation and shouted at the fire,
“Braden, are you crazy? Come back quickly. I don’t want those things anymore. Come back quickly!”
Braden naturally couldn’t hear it. He endured the thick smoke and blazed a trail all the way, looking for the things that
Shirley had said.
Fortunately, Gustav’s painting was hanging high and had not been burned. Braden extinguished the fire around him and took the painting down.
But the map that Shirley mentioned was in the bedroom upstairs. It was quite dangerous to get it…
“Come back, Braden. Don’t go crazy. Come back now!”
Shirley’s voice was almost hoarse.
She could no longer sit still and was ready to rush into the fire.
From afar, Shirley saw Braden walk out of the fire, protecting her father’s favorite painting.
Braden at that time was just like Shirley. His handsome face was blackened from the smoke and he was in a very sorry state. There were all kinds of burns on his hands, and his clothes and pants were burned to pieces.
He looked at Shirley, who was looking up at him, and carefully took the painting out of his arms. He said helplessly, “Sorry, I tried my best. I really can’t find the map you mentioned.”
Shirley looked at Braden’s embarrassed but sincere face, and her tears fell down. She didn’t know what to say.
“You fool, what if you are burned to death. If you die, I don’t want to live anymore. Do you know?”
She couldn’t care about anything else and directly flung her arms around Braden’s neck as if she had found the lost treasure again, and she was unwilling to let go.
Braden didn’t say anything.
Braden’s body froze. He held the painting in his hand and didn’t dare to move at all.
He had felt hot in the fire field, but now he seemed to be hit by an electric current, and it quivered from head to toe.
In his memory, this was the first time that Shirley threw herself at him so sincerely.
In the past, although Braden could feel her strong love for him, she was always timid and kept a distance from him.
Rarely, Shirley’s passionate love was about to catch up with the fire behind him.
“Alright, stop crying. How can I, Braden, die so easily? I won’t be drowned, nor will I be burned to death. Don’t
worry.”
Braden patiently comforted Shirley, who kept crying.
Shirley also suddenly realized that she seemed to be… too impulsive. She quickly let go of Braden.
Shirley sniffed and wiped her tears, saying, “Yes, you are like a monster, and you have many lives. You won’t die… No, you are a cockroach running around everywhere. You can survive everywhere. I really shouldn’t shed tears for you.”
“Is this the way you repay the kindness to me?” Braden asked with a dark face.
“What else can I do? Give myself to you?”
“I can consider it.”
An ambiguous feeling spread between them in an instant.
They had been married for four years, and it seemed that there had never been such a moment of mutual affection. It
was also a little subtle.
Sitting in Braden’s car, Shirley frowned and carefully examined the painting.
The painting was still intact, just as vivid as before.
“This is the painting that my dad cherished the most when he was alive. It is Gustav’s ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch–Bauer I‘ Many big shots in the artwork world are looking for this painting. Some of them even bid tens of millions of dollars for it. At that time, the Wilson family had a hard time and we needed money. Dad was not willing to sell this painting. If it was burned this time, I don’t know how regretful I would be…”
When Shirley said this, she couldn’t help but cry again. She looked at Braden who was concentrating on driving with
teary eyes and said from the bottom of her heart, “Braden, thank you. I didn’t expect you to be so loyal.”
Braden said coldly, “You call this ‘loyal‘?”
“If it isn’t loyalty, then what is it?”
At that moment, it was the red light.
Braden pulled the handbrake and turned to look at Shirley. His eyes were deep and burning as he asked, “Do you really mean what you just said?”
“What did I say?” Shirley blushed.
“Tell me, if I die, you don’t want to live either?”
“Of course… Of course, it’s fake!”
Shirley said stubbornly, “The atmosphere was perfect. If I don’t say that, it would seem that I have no conscience.”
“Is that so?”
Braden revealed a meaningful expression.
The green light lit up. Shirley thought that Braden was going to release the handbrake, but he held her hand tightly. with his large palm…
Chapter 145 Be Bad at Flirting
Shirley froze. She looked at Braden in confusion, not daring to move at all.
Her fair cheeks were flushed red.
Shirley thought, what what did this guy mean?
Braden was rather natural. He looked straight ahead and said lightly, “Sorry, I held the wrong thing.
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After he finished speaking, he placed his hand on the gear lever and skillfully adjusted to the forward gear.
The sports car whizzed past the road.
The speed was as fast as Shirley’s heart, which was beating fast, at that moment!
After a long time, Shirley finally realized that Braden was… flirting with her?
‘Braden, did you flirt with me just now?”
Shirley tilted her head and looked at Braden, who was concentrating on driving. Her cheeks were bulging like a little
squirrel, very cute.
Braden raised his eyebrows and looked at Shirley with a faint smile. He did not answer but asked, “What do you
think?”
Shirley rubbed her chin and thought about it seriously for a while. Then she said seriously, “I think you are flirting
with me, but you’re so bad at it!”
If Braden wanted to hold her hands, he could have held them openly.
Why didn’t he say that he held the wrong thing? Why didn’t he say that he was blind?
When Shirley saw that Braden pursed his lips and didn’t say anything, she continued to tease him without fear, “Didn’t you specifically ask your good friend to teach you how to pursue women? Why are you not good at it? You have no comprehension ability at all!”
Braden’s handsome face darkened as he said coldly, “Keith, this guy who sells his teammates, I will never forgive
him!”
It was very embarrassing for him to ask for skills to pursue a woman at such an age, but Keith actually told Shirley
everything directly.
However, when it came to Keith, Braden’s handsome face immediately became serious. “How is that guy now? I heard
from the medical staff that he is seriously injured.”
Shirley was also concerned and said with a worried face, “Yes. His right leg was directly broken by the
air conditioning unit. If not for saving me, he wouldn’t have been like this. I don’t even know how to repay this
favor…”
“No need!”
Braden suddenly tightened his long fingers on the steering wheel. His tone was inexplicably unhappy, and he said in a lecturing tone, “Don t take everything on yourself. If he asks you to give yourself to him, will you do it?”
“What are you talking about? He is Keith. How can he make me devote myself to him?”
Shirley looked at Braden in confusion.
She could not understand why this guy would throw a tantrum at her for no reason.
Keith was her savior. Was it wrong for her to want to repay
him?
The atmosphere in the car suddenly became tense. They didn’t speak, and there was a sense of oppression.
Shirley didn’t know where Braden was going to take her, and she was too lazy to ask.
She felt that Braden was an unpredictable psychopath who could explode at any time. She thought that she was silly enough to think that he just touched her hand by accident.
After a long time, Braden said, “Don’t you understand? Between men and women, there cannot be debt. If you have to repay the kindness, I will be the one who needs to repay it!”
“You…”
Shirley was stunned.
At this time, it was already late. The car was galloping under the street lamp. The man’s handsome and three–dimensional facial features were obviously dark under the dim light of the lamp. It was just like his mind. It was
deep and complicated and no one could see him through.
Shirley really did not understand Braden. Since there could not be a debt between men and women, if he returned
Keith’s favor for her, then how could she return it to him?
Shirley looked at the scenery outside the window and realized that the road seemed to lead to the Stewart’s house.
She immediately shouted, “Stop the car, I don’t want to go back to the Stewart’s house!”
It was the cage that had imprisoned her for four years, and was filled with hope and then disappointment. It had brought her endless humiliation. She did not want to step into it again.
Braden naturally didn’t stop the car. He said coldly, “The Wilson’s house has become a ruin. There is only an empty shelf left. If you don’t go back to the Stewart’s house, where will you go?”
“I can go anywhere, but not the Stewart’s house!”
Shirley said stubbornly, “I can rent a house and buy a house. The world is so big, and there will be a place for me to
live in!”
“No need!”
Braden was also very strong. “You own half of the property rights of the Stewart’s house, and it is also your home. In a few days, I will transfer the other half of the property rights to you, and it will be completely your home. You can live however you want and you can even sell it.”
Since Braden had already said that, it was naturally not good for Shirley to continue being arrogant.
After all, the Stewart’s house was worth more than 160 million dollars. Braden was so generous to reward Shirley with
a house worth so much money. If Shirley continued to chatter, she would seem ungrateful.
However, Shirley still weakly ridiculed, “That was not what you said when you chased me away.”
“What did you say?”
Braden asked with a cold face as if he hadn’t heard it clearly.
Shirley quickly shook her head and said, “It’s nothing. I said that the Stewart’s house is pretty good and spacious. I
like it.”
“At least you know what’s good for you.”
Braden didn’t pursue the matter and focused on driving to the Stewart’s house.
After Amelie left, the Stewart’s house finally returned to its usual calm.
What surprised Shirley the most was that the garden filled with roses had been replaced with rows of sunflowers. It was as bright as the Wilson’s house, and it was the way Shirley liked it.
When the once cunning and mean servants saw Shirley return, they all ran forward to welcome her, and some even
cried with joy.
“Great, Mrs. Stewart is finally back. I knew that there would be a day when she would come back!”
Aspen shouted excitedly.
Shirley laughed coldly, “Aspen, you’re so enthusiastic. You chased me away so enthusiastically back then. I won’t forget it!”
Aspen looked embarrassed. “Please don’t tease me, Mrs. Stewart. I was the ungrateful one back then. I overstepped my status and did something to harm you. As long as you’re willing to forgive me, you can punish me however you like!”
“It’s fine to forgive you. And I didn’t need to punish you. But are you really sincere? As long as I come back, you can do anything?”
Shirley asked Aspen with a faint smile.
Aspen nodded and said, “Of course! Of course!”
“Then pack up your things and leave. Someone will take over the position of housekeeper.”
When Shirley said this, her amiable expression turned cold and emotionless.
“Well…”
Aspen swallowed her saliva, appearing very embarrassed.
How could Aspen have imagined that as soon as Shirley came back to the Stewart’s house, the first thing Shirley, who was weak and vulnerable, did was deal with her?
“Aspen, do you think it’s hard for you?”
“No, that’s not what I meant…”
Aspen had no choice but to mention Tracy and said, “Mrs. Stewart, the main reason is that I was ordered by Mr. Stewart’s mother to take care of Mr. Stewart and you. If you let me pack up and leave now, it would be a bit disrespectful to her.”
“So you want to use my ex–mother–in–law to suppress me?”
“I don’t mean that. I am just telling the truth…”
Aspen thought that no matter how arrogant Shirley was, she wouldn’t dare to go against Tracy.
At this time, Braden said, “In the future, this villa will be owned by Ms. Wilson alone. It is her right to choose who to be the housekeeper, so you can get lost.”
Chapter 146 I Want to Seduce You
Aspen did not expect Braden to protect Shirley like this. Naturally, Aspen did not dare to say anything and obediently packed up her things and left.
Before leaving, Aspen took advantage of the fact that Braden was not present and secretly threatened Shirley, “Hmph, what’s so great about you being the ex wife? Today, you are ruthless to me, so don’t blame me for hitting you when you are down. Just wait and see. Your good days are coming to an end!”
Shirley sneered, “Aspen, I knew that you won’t change. From the bottom of your heart, you are not convinced of me. I asked you to leave. Isn’t it what you want? If you continue to talk nonsense, don’t even think about the redundancy
pay.”
“Shirley, good for you!”
Aspen looked at Shirley with hatred and left angrily.
However, just as Aspen left the villa, she called Tracy.
“Mrs. Stewart, you have to help me. Shirley is going too far. She has bewitched Mr. Braden and occupied the villa. She has kicked me out. And it’s said that Ms. Nelson’s death is related to her…”
Aspen had complained about Shirley for half an hour over the phone, and 80% of the content was slander.
After Tracy heard this, she almost had a heart attack. She clenched her fists and said fiercely, “I knew it. Amelie’s death has something to do with her. My unborn grandson died just like that… Shirley, I will make you pay with your
life!”
After Shirley decided to return to the Stewart’s house, not only did she dismiss Aspen, but she also sent away the other
servants.
As a result, only Braden and Shirley were left in the huge villa. It was so empty that even their voice echoed.
Braden could not understand. He frowned at Shirley and asked, “You chased them away. Who will clean such a big house and do the chores? Are you preparing to recruit new servants?”
Shirley shook her head and said, “I can deal with it myself. Most importantly, I like the quiet place.”
“This villa is spacious for the two of us. It should be quiet enough.” Braden nodded.
Shirley refuted, “Didn’t you just say that this villa belongs to me alone? If you want to live here, I will leave now.”
A man and a woman lived in the same house. Even if there were thousands of square feet, the two of them might not even meet each other. But if it spread out, it would not be good. He did not care about his reputation, but she still
wanted it!
Braden did not expect Shirley to be so resistant to him. His handsome face became cold and he said, “I remember that in the past, you longed for me to come back to live together. Whenever there is news that I would come back, you would always cook a table of dishes, and then sit on the swing in the garden to wait for me. Sometimes, you would
wait for a whole afternoon…”
“Stop!”
Shirley was so embarrassed that she wanted to leave immediately.
Braden was not exaggerating at all. In the past, she was possessed and did many stupid things for him.
At that time, because of the changes in her family, she was depressed and deliberately distanced herself from others.
She only wanted to be a good “Mrs. Stewart“. She only had Braden in her heart.
She sat on the swing and wait for him to come back, and she even missed him all night when he was not in the villa….
Now that she thought about it, Shirley really wanted to vomit.
“I beg you. Stop talking about the past If you continue, I can only commit suicide!”
Shirley took a deep breath and said seriously, “That’s right. I used to be a fool, but people will change. From the moment you couldn’t wait to drive me out of the villa, my love for you disappeared….
“I wanted you to come back at that time. But I want you to leave now. If you want to stay, then I’ll leave.”
Braden had a complicated expression on his face.
After a long time, he nodded. “Don’t worry. I will leave. But look at me now. I’ll take a shower first, change my clothes, and then go to the hospital to see Keith. Is that okay?”
At this time, Braden was indeed in a sorry state, no different from climbing out of a pile of coal.
Of course, Shirley herself was not much better.
It was not the time to be stubborn. Shirley tried to calm herself down.
“Okay, let’s go and tidy up and then go to the hospital together.”
The two went to different bathrooms and quickly washed up.
The awkward thing was that they didn’t live here, so they naturally didn’t have any clothes to change into. They could only come out wrapped in towels.
Shirley walked out of the bathroom, wanting to find some clothes to put on.
Braden had the same thought.
Thus, the two of them met awkwardly.
Braden looked at Shirley with an unbridled gaze, from her wet hair to her tender toes.
Shirley was even more unbridled. After sizing him up, she even wanted to touch his muscles.
“Braden, have you gone to the gym recently? Look at your defined abdominal muscles. You are almost comparable to a
fitness coach.”
Shirley couldn’t help but start to recall the days when she took care of the handsome man who was paralyzed in bed. She could freely take advantage of him.
Braden raised his eyebrows and said coldly, “Your figure is also better than I thought. But your belly is a little big. It’s
time for you to lose weight.”
Shirley was lost for words.
She knew that this guy couldn’t say anything good.
Shirley was pregnant with two babies, so of course she had a big belly!
However, what did he mean by “your figure is better than what I thought“? Didn’t he see it before? Who tormented her all night that night?
Just as the two were about to find clothes to put on, Braden’s mother, Tracy, rushed over angrily.
Tracy was already very angry. When she saw that Braden and Shirley were wrapped in towels, Tracy was so angry that she wanted to vomit blood on the spot.
“Alright, the two of you really got together again!”
Tracy seemed to be on guard against something as she stood in front of Braden and pointed at Shirley. “You jinx, what are you doing here? My son has already kicked you out of the house, but you want to seduce him like this…
Shirley rubbed her temples which were hurting from the loud noise.
Tracy was really strong. Her voice was as loud as a bell. Shirley felt that her eardrums were about to burst.
“Mrs. Stewart, please make it clear. Between your son and me, who tried to seduce others? I have covered my entire body. Look at him. The bath towel is tied so low, and his private parts are faintly discernible. He is simply immoral!”
“You, what did you say?”
“I said that your son was dressed in revealing outfits and acted disrespectfully. He seduced people at night. He should be punished!”
After speaking, Shirley glanced at Braden and said seriously, “I’m talking about you. Hurry up and pull the towel. It’s going to fall off. Who are you trying to seduce?”
At this time, Tracy was already so angry that she couldn’t speak.
What was even more infuriating was that Braden even cooperatively pulled the towel. He smiled and said, “I want to seduce you. What’s wrong?”
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