A deal with the devil

Chapter162
What was Benjamin getting at when he said that?
It turned out, she’d hit the nail on
He’d just wanted in teach her a lesson and make sure it stuck. He wasn’t really kicking her out.
Benjamin wouldn’t say for sure, but Shirley felt pretty confident about her guess.
She smiled, her eyes lighting up instantly, “Hey Benjamin, are you hungry? I’ll whip up some pasta for you when we get home.”
Benjamin’s heart skipped a beat for some reason. “Sure, whatever.”
Shirley’s smile stretched across her face, even wider and brighter than before.
Shirley had returned. Arthur couldn’t quite understand Benjamin’s actions.
The suitcase that Arthur had retrieved earlier was now being brought back by himself.
Carrying Damian back to the room, Shirley paused before entering and decided to bring the suitcase into Benjamin’s bedroom
In an attempt to rid himself of the unpleasant odor that clung to him, Benjamin had already gone into the bathroom.
Feeling a little lightheaded, Shirley made herself acup of tea before heading to the kitchen. She emerged from the kitchen with a
pot of steaming pasta and two bowls for her and Benjamin to share.

As they ate, Benjamin kindly asked about the injury on Shirley’s forehead. She explained that she had accidentally hit it when her
foot went numb but was met with scorn once again. “Why are you so clumsy?
Shirley tell silent.
The following morning, Shirley awoke early and prepared breakfast for Benjamin. As he had the habit of drinking coffee in the
mornings, she also made him a cup and brought it to him.
“Would you like me to bring your lunch at noon?”
“Sait yourself,” replied Benjamin

Shirley’s lips curled up “Then I’ll make sure to bring it to you.”
A faint smile flickered in Benjamin’s deepeyes. He had put her in her place, and now she was much more obedient,
Once Benjamin left for work, Shirley began searching for the books and notes she had read the day before She reminded herself
that it was better to rely on her own strength rather than depend on others. She wanted to become stronger, as she felt weak and
even despised herself at times.
Despite her lack of talent, she was determined to try. She knew that if she continued down this path, she would become a lifeless
puppet controlled by Benjamin’s desires. She shuddered at the thought of living a life dictated by someone else’s will
However, as she looked for her! books and notes, she couldn’t find them anywhere. Had the maids thrown them away after she
left last night?

master’s belongings without
Shirley asked Arthur, and Arthur replied, “Mrs. Blackwood, can you please search for them once more? The maids would not
have gotten rid of the m permission. I don’t have your books here.”
Shirley was perplexed. Where could her books have disappeared to? She searched every nook and cranny once more, but they
were nowhere to be found.
In the end, she decided to bring Damian along and return to Weiss Manor to retrieve them from Owen’s study.
As she entered the room, Shirley noticed how much Megan had grown since their last visit. Her big eyes, small mouth, and
delicate features made her look like a precious doll. Shirley couldn’t resist holding the little girl in her arms, and her heart was
filled with warmth.
But as happy as she was at that moment, she couldn’t shake off the worry for her father. It had been almost a month since he’d
fallen into an unexplained coma. Despite the physik al wounds on his body healing, there was still no sign of him waking up.
Shirley prayed for his recovery every day.
Standing next to Shirley, Damian gazed at the tiny bundle in her arms. Curiously, he gently poked the baby’s delicate features
with his finger. It was so smooth to the touch and
smelled of anle

“Damian, would you like to hold Megan?“
By seniority, Damian should address Megan as his aunt but Shirley didn’t want her newbom sister to be referred to in such a
traditional manner. After all, she wasn’t even a month old yet.
Damian eagerly nodded, feeling a bit nervous as he looked into the bright eyes of the baby.
Shirley carefully placed Megan on a soft floor mat and then gently handed her over to Damian, who held her with great care.