Chapter 200

With that, Cole left. Nancy pressed her trembling lips tightly together for fear she might break down and cry out loud. She knew it was over between her and Cole. Years of love resulted in such a fragile relationship and failed to withstand even the smallest test. … After getting into the car with Benjamin, Shirley's face burned red. This was her first time sitting next to him and not feeling the usual chill from his presence, though he currently resembled a walking block of ice. Her body felt like it was on fire as sweat trickled down her forehead. Damian held her hands tightly in concern. She smiled weakly at him. "Don't worry, Damian. I'll be fine after a nap." Damian remembered her struggles over the past two nights and finally relaxed. Shirley's gaze shifted to Benjamin. He hadn't said a word since getting into the car. Had she embarrassed him so much tonight that he was this upset? Or perhaps she shouldn't have attended the party at all? Her head ached. At this moment,