Chapter 282

Shirley returned home with a gloomy face. Concerned, Rachel asked her what was wrong. But Shirley shook her head, not willing to say anything. They didn't have to wait long. Franklin and Hayley got ready quickly and were soon out the door with Tina behind them. They all got into the car. Xenia, feeling bored, wanted to go along too, but James stopped her. This wasn't a simple visit to Blackwood Manor, and her presence would only cause trouble. Throughout the ride, Shirley remained in low spirits. If Cole divorced Nancy, what would happen to Wendy? Wendy was a Gray by blood, and Cole would never let Nancy take her. Not to mention, the Wright family's influence was nowhere near the Grays. In a divorce, Nancy would be forced to leave alone. Even though Shirley wasn't a mother herself, she could imagine the unbearable pain of being separated from their child. If Cole married Jessica after that, Nancy would undoubtedly break down. The final outcome would be a bitter destructive