Chapter 22 His words abruptly calmed the panicked Patricia . She lifted her gaze to him . " Timothy , surely you don't still believe Shirley left because of me ? Let me tell you - she's had advantages I never did since childhood . I've always resented her . Why did she get everything I desired ? " " That's why I deliberately took everything she cherished - her parents , and you . " " But women understand women best . Let me tell you , she left you entirely because of your own actions : That's why she gave up on you completely ! " " Aren't you used to getting everything since childhood , Mr. Mitchell ? How does it feel to lose someone you love ? I thought you had no heart ! You kept proclaiming your love for me , only to have an epiphany later . Are all men's words equally untrustworthy ? " Patricia's every word struck deep . It pushed Timothy's rage to its peak . He suddenly grabbed her by the throat . " Shut up ! What right do you have to judge me ? You vicious woman ! " She instantly felt intense suffocation , yet kept struggling to speak . " Isn't that the truth ? You abandoned me , and you're no saint yourself ! " 0.00 % 11 OOON G12 00.33 Chapter 22 288 Vouchers Timothy's grip tightened relentlessly . At this moment , he only wanted to silence this woman before him immediately - by any means necessary . Patricia struggled desperately , her nails digging deep into his hands , leaving vivid crimson trails . Yet he felt no pain , his hands locked like vices around her throat without yielding . Only when Patricia lay motionless on the floor , utterly silent , did he release his hold . Cold air rushed into her nostrils , and she gasped for air , breathing urgently . The assistant entered , announcing they'd pinpointed Shirley's exact location . Timothy turned to leave when Patricia suddenly threw herself at his legs . " You can't do this to me ! " " Take her away and lock her up . Notify the Campbells while you're at it . " Timothy pried Patricia's hands off and ordered the approaching bodyguards . " No one lets her out without my permission . " He strode toward the garage . As the car engine roared to life , Patricia's broken sobs faded into the distance through the rearview mirror . The moment Timothy boarded the plane , exhaustion washed over him . Yet his sleep brought no peace - murmurs escaped his lips . 29.13 % 00 33 Chapter 22 288 ( Vouchers " I've admitted my mistakes . Won't you come back ? Let's get married . " " Shirley … where are you ? " His voice remained low , indistinguishable between drowsy mumbling or something deeper . His assistant stood nearby , afraid to anger him , listening quietly and trying to make herself invisible . In his dream , he was still in a meeting when Shirley called to ask what time he'd be home tonight , mentioning she'd made his favorite Beef and Tomato Stew . He glanced at his phone , confirming it was Shirley calling . He rushed home immediately . By the time he arrived , it was already noon . Shirley was busy in the kitchen . Timothy reached out to embrace her . Only to find empty air . He turned around - she was gone . He jolted awake , tears welled up in his eyes . Surveying his surroundings , he realized he was on a plane . Regret flooded his heart . If given another chance , he would never have let things come to this . He would have held her hand tightly and never let go . But there was no time machine to rewind everything , no chance for a fresh start . After landing , he rushed to the address near Shirley's residence . 59.32 % 12 O 00:33 Chapter 22 288 Vouchers Out of the corner of his eye , he noticed a man leaning against a car, apparently waiting for someone too . Timothy glanced away , but the man turned and looked him over without reservation . Frowning , Timothy saw a familiar figure emerge from the manor's gates . Shirley wore a simple white dress with light makeup that now made her glow with radiance . He immediately rushed forward in quick strides . " Shirley ! " 98 98 %