Chapter 572 – A Turning Point in When she unveils identities novel (Shirley and Braden) by Zaylee CortéZ
In this chapter of When she unveils identities novel (Shirley and Braden), Zaylee CortéZ introduces major changes to the story. Chapter 572 shifts the narrative tone, revealing secrets, advancing character arcs, and increasing stakes within the Romance genre.
Chapter 572 As If Never Owned
Bennett was very angry and ran to the river with his hands behind his back. Facing the rushing river, he pretended to be thinking deeply there.
Shirley followed him quietly. Seeing the back of the little guy, she put a wry face to some extent, and couldn't help feeling that genetic influence is powerful.
Bennett, this melancholy and introverted boy was just like a miniature version of Braden. When he grew up, he would probably be even cooler than Braden.
The surrounding environment of Crimson Pawnshop which is located at the junction of the Three Kingdoms was disorderly and chaotic. However, only this area was quiet and peaceful, like a paradise in tumultuous times.
No matter how bad and complicated the people outside are, they didn't dare to pick on Bennett.
In this area, Bennett was the future successor of the Midnight ghost. Thus, let alone standing by the bridge to enjoy the scenery, it was safe for Bennett to walk sideways even with his eyes closed.
Standing behind Bennett, Shirley folded her arms, kept silent, and enjoyed the beautiful view with him.
’Humph!"
The longer Bennett looked at the scenery, the angrier he became. He picked up a few stones and threw them into the river, hitting some beautiful floats.
‘Wow, Bennett, you are so cool. When did you learn how to skip stones?’
Shirley couldn't help but admire.
She had been studying this for a long time, but she had not got it. Thus, she admired people who can make beautiful splashes with stones.
Bennett looked back at Shirley, pouted, and said, ' Mummy, don't you want to get rid of me and my sister? Go to take care of the bad uncle, and why are you coming back?"
‘Oh, my dear, are you still angry? I said that I didn't mean to abandon you and your sister. Mommy has my reasons to do so."
‘What's the reason? Didn't it mean that you changed your mind, betrayed Daddy, and then eloped with Daddy's younger brother? It's something reasonable!"
Shirley was speechless.
She was a little overwhelmed.
She hadn't seen Bennett for half a year, but he had grown a great deal older, and she was dumbfounded by his sour words.
‘Who told you this? It's complete nonsense. I didn't do that.’
‘I checked it online by myself. Daddy was so sad because of your betrayal and he chose another woman. He is going to marry her, and my sister and I will lose our Daddy."
When Bennett said this, his bright eyes dimmed in an instant. He held the stone in his small hand and said, ‘From now on, no one will teach me how to play with water.’
In the past, he never experienced fatherly love, so he felt that fatherly love was nothing special and that he didn't need it.
However, since he had Braden as his father and they three spent several happy days on Sunflower Island, he found that he liked Braden very much and longed for his love.
He missed the feeling of being held on the shoulder by Braden, missed Braden teaching him to go fishing in the sea and taking him to play beach volleyball... There were many things that Mommy couldn't replace the role of Daddy.
’So, is it because of this that you are angry with Mommy and ignore Mommy?"
Shirley asked Bennett softly and guiltily.
She didn't feel good, and it was hard to imagine how disappointed Bennett was.
’I'm not mad at you."
Bennett sighed for a long time, turned to Shirley, took her hand, and apologized obediently, "I'm sorry Mommy, I know you should not be blamed for this matter, you and Daddy have the right to choose to be with others. You all can pursue your happiness, but I'm just... just afraid that you and Daddy won't want me and my sister anymore one day."
*My boy, how is it possible? This will never happen!"
’Ok."
Bennett nodded obediently.
He was finally relieved, and those words of Shirley gave him enough sense of security.
This sense of security could completely offset the regret of not having a father.
The two held hands and returned to the Crimson Pawnshop.
After a simple dinner, Shirley started to get busy.
Losing contact with her brother, Nancy was still in custody, and Antwan couldn't be contacted...all kinds of things piled up, making her didn’t dare to stop for a moment.
Based on the difficulty of the matter, Shirley decided to go to the police station first.
Ms. Wilson, since you just came back, why not rest for a night before leaving?’
May looked at Shirley who was about to set off, and felt extremely distressed.
’I'm resting comfortably, while Nancy is suffering in the cold prison cell. Do you think I can rest?"
’This...you are right.'
May let out a long sigh and said, ’Ms. Parker broke up with her family to help you, and now you are the only one who can help her.’
‘Don't worry, it's a trivial matter. I own the most powerful lawyer team in the Seatie City.”
Shirley comforted May with a smile. Then, she set off towards the detention center where Nancy was imprisoned in the night.
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