Chapter 3 Back at the manor , Shirley stood at the Entry Hall and looked around . This home felt both familiar and strange . Familiar because every detail matched her taste , strange because it was so deserted it didn't seem like anyone had lived here . She ran her fingers over the embroidered cushion on the sofa , remembering how she'd decorated this home with such joy , dreaming of a happy life with Timothy . The wedding photo on the wall showed her gazing at him with adoration , while his handsome face remained aloof . Shirley shook her head and headed upstairs . Entering the bedroom , she instinctively pulled open the drawer . A leather - bound journal slipped onto the floor . On its first page , drunkenly scrawled handwriting read : " Today's our wedding day . Timothy went straight to his study without a word . It's okay - I'll wait . " Every subsequent page pierced her heart like knives . " On the 37th suicide attempt , he still didn't come to see me . The assistant said Patricia had a fever , and he stayed by her bedside all night . I lay in the emergency room , listening to the drip sound until dawn . " " On the 89th attempt , I swallowed sleeping pills . When I woke up , I 0.00 % O DO G12 0028 Chapter 3 heard him on the phone in the corridor , saying 'Let her die . ' At that moment , I realized that what hurts more than death is hearing the person you love most wishing for your death . " 288 Vouchers " On the 108th attempt , I decided to give up . If this time still doesn't work , I'll disappear completely . After all , in this world , no one cares whether I exist or not . " Shirley suddenly closed the diary , her chest feeling as if it had been ripped open . Those scars on her wrists suddenly became burning hot , each one silently accusing the past despair . She slowly crouched down , hugging her knees tightly . All these three years , she'd lived so pathetically , begging like a dog just to earn a glance from him . " It's okay , " Shirley wiped her tears , placing the diary into the drawer . " Shirley , it's okay if no one loves you . " Moonlight streamed through the window , casting a small pool of light at her feet . " As long as you love yourself properly , you haven't lost . " Shirley stayed in this empty manor for several days , and Timothy never returned . Without memories or affection , she didn't feel any hardship being alone in the empty house . Instead , she thought waiting quietly like this until her immigration paperwork was processed might be just fine . 29.31 % 11 00:28 Chapter 3 1288 ( Vouchers The phone call from her mother shattered the peace . " Patricia's birthday is tomorrow . Seven p.m. at the Grand Imperial Hotel . " The voice on the line was icy and detached . " Don't be late . " " I don't … " " That's settled . " The call ended abruptly , leaving no room for refusal . On the evening of the banquet , Shirley chose the simplest black gown . Upon entering , she saw Patricia surrounded by admirers , and Timothy whom she hadn't seen for days . " Patricia is truly blessed , " whispered two society ladies nearby . " Her adoptive parents cherish her like precious jewels , and even Mr. Mitchell dotes on her so . " " Absolutely . I heard Mr. Mitchell personally arranged this banquet . See that champagne ? Flown in specially from France - each bottle costs six figures . And those flowers ? Freshly airlifted from Holland this morning . The entire ballroom's decorated as Monet's Garden , just how Patricia likes it . Must've cost a fortune . " The guests ' chatter drifted over . Shirley sipped her wine , gaze settling on Timothy nearby . He wore a black suit today , shirt collar casually undone to reveal half of his collarbone - all lazy elegance . Yet this very man now knelt adjusting Patricia's gown hem , his usually cold features softened by a smile . 60.45 % 11 12 00 28 Chapter 3 288 Vouchers The host announced , " Now let's welcome Mr. and Mrs. Campbell to bless their beloved daughter ! " Shirley's parents immediately escorted Patricia onto the stage . Mr. Campbell cleared his throat , scanning the crowd . " Today , I announce a significant decision . Sixty percent of Campbell Group shares will be inherited solely by Patricia . " 91.52 %