“If the Logan family believes they can affect me by stirring trouble with us, let them. I never do anything I’m uncertain of.”
“That’s great, ” Camille breathed a sigh of relief but frowned once again. “Shirley’s face is disfigured now, and I worry she might feel depressed about it. I t won’t be good for a pregnant woman.
“Further, she’s only a few weeks into her pregnancy. In the coming months, her physical state will worsen.
“A pregnant woman being confined to a permanent sedentary lifestyle might experience adverse effects on both her well-being and the health of the baby in her womb.”
Camille shared her thoughts worriedly.
Ada felt a little more at ease after hearing this. She would be glad if Shirley could not keep well.
In the next second, however, she heard Carter’s unhurried response. “Don’t worry, her legs and face will heal soon.”
Camille’s face lit up with joy. “Is that true? Can her face and legs really recover?”
Carter confirmed with a nod. “It may not be possible if it was anyone else, but it can be done if it’s Shirley’s brother.”
“Is it that young man named Adam?”
“Yes, that’s him. He won’t let Shirley look like this for long. He’ll heal her in the shortest possible time to make her look like the woman she once was.”
Carter was certain of this.
Camille felt relieved by his words. “Then I can anticipate my grandchild’s birth in peace.”
She smiled and unwittingly let out a soft sigh.
“In fact, if she hadn’t left without a word years ago, the two of you would have been married, and maybe you’d have had two or three children by now. I don’t know what she was thinking back then.”
Carter listened to Camille’s mutterings; he shared similar questions in his mind and a trace of dissatisfaction in his heart.
However, he did not say anything else.
If he could hold onto her now, he could make up for the loss.
Ada, who had been listening to the entire conversation, soon after returned to her room angrily and gave a call to her mother.
Having heard the scenario, Ada’s mother pondered for a moment, then immediately came up with an idea.
After listening to her mother’s idea, Ada knew that it was a completely feasible idea, but she was hesitant to do it. She feared that Carter would learn about it in the future, and she would regret it then.
Upon reflection, though, her mother was right. The fewer the people who knew about it, the better.
That was why she would have to do it herself!
In the following days, Shirley devoted her time to studying the anti-toxoid test reagent daily.
However, every time she discovered Adam and Cathy’s circumstances, Carter would casually dismiss the topic.
Shirley was very worried about them, but she also knew that the development of the anti-toxoid test reagent could not be put off any further.
Back then, when she stayed at home, Adam had already admonished her sternly.
He had told her that Niamh had not regained her consciousness following the fourth stage of the poison.
If Niamh remained unconscious for much longer, her body would likely suffer further harm.
Shirley had already decided what to do when she gave Adam the formula for the anti-toxoid test reagent.
She had to turn back.
She must not make the same mistakes again. This morning, Shirley woke up as usual.
Ada, as usual, stood at a side with a forced smile on her face as she instructed the servants to help Shirley get out of bed.
After breakfast, Ada had even thoughtfully pushed Shirley toward the laboratory.
On the way, Ada, seemingly unable to resist it, asked Shirley, “Shirley, can I ask you a question?”
Shirley was not in the mood to beat around the bush with Ada, so Shirley bluntly said, “Tell me whatever you want to say. There’s no point in chatting.”
The corners of Ada’s lips twitched with dissatisfaction, then she chuckled and asked, “You actually love Carter a lot, don’t you?”
Shirley was taken aback by Ada’s question. After a moment of bewilderment, Shirley replied, “This is a personal matter. I do not need to share it with you.”
Although Shirley’s response was indifferent, Ada was not bothered by it; Ada smiled to herself instead.
At the laboratory entrance, Shirley went in alone; Ada was forbidden to enter.
Ada stood at the entrance, watching the laboratory doors closed slowly, then her lips curled into a triumphant grin. “Shirley, I know you’re very much in love with Carter. As I’ve said, I won’t allow myself to be mistreated like this. Just you wait. Something will happen soon, and you will break.”
The anomaly in Ada went unnoticed by Shirley, whose thoughts were focused on developing the anti
-toxoid test reagent within the shortest amount of time possible. At this moment, Shirley was dedicated to her experiments, ensuring that the outcome was safe and effective.
Adam and Cathy had stayed at the Gray Villa for several days now. Their movements were restricted to the small house where they lived.
Despite having all of their daily needs provided appropriately, they did not feel comfortable.
Adam’s only thought was to get Shirley out of this place. He was worried about Shirley’s condition.
Furthermore, he also confirmed his discovery that Carter posed a certain degree of danger.
At this moment, a servant delivered their breakfast, and Adam learned from the servant that Carter was scheduled to go out later.
It seemed to be a good opportunity to Adam, but Cathy was somewhat hesitant.
“Actually, Adam, your sister had intended to stay back then to work on the anti-toxoid test reagent. Even if you decided to take her now, I’m not sure she’ll be willing to go.”
Adam’s expression was solemn. “If she stays here, something’s bound to happen sooner or later.”
“What do you mean by that?” Cathy did not quite understand. “It seems to me that Carter cares a lot about your sister. Are you worried about that woman named Ada instead?”
“Yes, her.”
Adam answered honestly, beset by worry.
“Shirley turned out like this now because of that woman, and Carter has done nothing about it.
Doesn’t that suggest his tacit approval for Ada harming Shirley? I don’t trust Carter, and I cannot allow Shirley to have a ticking time bomb by her side.”
As soon as Adam’s voice fell away, the transparent glass door in front of them swung open.
The person who walked in was none other than Ada. Adam clenched his fists at the sight of Ada.
Cathy, worried that Adam would act out of anger, tried to dismiss Ada quickly.
“What are you doing here? You’re not welcome here. We don’t want to see such a venomously evil woman like you either.”
Ada chuckled disapprovingly at Cathy’s words.
Prancing her way to the sofa, Ada sat down ostentatiously as the hostess. She then threw a glance at Cathy and spoke in a sarcastic tone.
“The things you’ve said are truly ridiculous. I’m married to Carter, which makes me the family’s official hostess. The entire villa is mine, and I can g o anywhere I like. Who are the two of you, as outsiders, to interfere?”
“Oh, I see.” Cathy went along with Ada’s words. ” Well, the noble Mrs. Gray, since you put it that way, please let us two outsiders out of your house immediately so as not to taint your lofty facade.”
.” Ada, momentarily stunned by those words, was about to speak again when Adam scoffed.
Ada’s face darkened as she glared at Adam with extreme displeasure. “What are you laughing at?”
“Hah.” Adam’s scornful gaze fell on Ada’s face. ” I’m laughing at Cathy’s innocence. She doesn’t realize that you’re nothing more than a title without the actual authority attached to the position of Mrs. Gray.”
Ada’s expression fell. “Adam, you…”
“Could it be that I’m mistaken? You understand better than anyone else that Carter has never taken you seriously. Just like air, you are transparent in his eyes.”
“If Carter had even the slightest affection for you, my sister wouldn’t be here today.”
“Stop speaking nonsense!” Ada stood up furiously. “Carter doesn’t care about that shameless sister of yours. It was Shirley, that vile woman, who seduced Carter! “
“You’re the one spewing nonsense, you cruel, vile woman! Ask yourself, why you did those things to Shirley? It’s because you felt threatened by her, and the reason you feel that way lies in the depth of your heart!”
“You…” Ada’s face flushed with anger at Adam’s words.
Adam was right. What he said was all true!
She had done all that because she felt that Carter cared for Shirley. She realized that Shirley was a threat to her, so she paid someone to kidnap Shirley, who was locked up at Kendrick’s old villa at the time.
Using Niamh’s name, Ada had ruined Shirley’s face and injured her leg. Consequently, Shirley had been hit by a car in her attempt to escape, which led to her disabled legs.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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