Chapter 4 A startled buzz swept through the audience as Shirley's knuckles whitened around her glass . Timothy then approached the stage , producing a velvet box from his pocket . Inside lay an antique jadeite ring . " Isn't that the Mitchell heirloom ? " someone gasped . " I heard Laura Mitchell reserved that ring for her eldest grandson's bride . " " Heavens ! Gifting an heirloom to his sister - in - law - Timothy's publicly humiliating Shirley … " The ring slid onto Patricia's ring finger - a perfect fit . " Dad , Mom , Timothy , isn't this inappropriate ? " Patricia suddenly glanced toward the corner , her voice deliberately hesitant . " After all , Shirley is the Campbells ' biological daughter and Mrs. Mitchell . Shouldn't these belong to her ? " Hearing this , Mom and Dad immediately grasped her hands . " Nonsense ! Shirley married well with the Mitchell Family backing her . Naturally , we must plan more for you . Leaving our assets to you is only right . " Timothy stated flatly , " If not for that accident , this ring would've been 0.00 % PW 11 O 00 28 Chapter 4 17288 Vouchers yours all along . " Shirley stood at the crowd's center like she'd been stripped naked in public . Her parents ' words struck like slaps . Timothy's words cut like knives , lashing across her face . The guests ' stares were like searchlights , leaving her nowhere to hide- pitying , mocking , gloating , each gaze spelling out " pathetic loser . " She could even feel Patricia's smug look , like a victor flaunting her trophy . In the past , this would've crushed her . But now , she only felt calm . Shirley gently set down her wine glass . As she turned , whispers reached her ears : " Look , her eyes are red … " " Probably hiding in the restroom to cry … " " How pitiful - her own parents and husband prefer the adopted daughter … " Without breaking stride , she walked straight to the restroom . Her reflection showed flawless makeup - not a single tear had fallen . She had long forgotten everything . She forgot how she had once begged her parents for affection , Timothy's love ; no longer remembered how she had repeatedly set aside her dignity just to earn a single glance from them . 29.95 % /% 00:28 Chapter 4 288 Vouchers Those she had once looked up to with such humility now meant nothing to her - strangers all . Now , she only needed to quietly wait for her immigration paperwork to finalize , then learn to truly love herself . Shirley touched up her lipstick and was about to leave the restroom when she abruptly halted at the corridor's corner . Not far away , Timothy had Patricia pinned against the wall , kissing her deeply . His slender fingers tangled in her hair while his other hand gripped her waist tightly , as if trying to meld her into his very being . Patricia tilted her head back , her fair neck forming a graceful curve . After what felt like an eternity , Timothy finally released her . His thumb brushed her slightly swollen lips as his deep voice rumbled . " Satisfied now ? " Clinging to his chest , Patricia's voice came out soft and sweet . " Timothy … do you think I'm being too much ? I've already accepted your heirloom , yet I still demanded a kiss … If Shirley sees this , she'll probably be heartbroken again . " " I'm just in so much pain . Had that accident never happened , we would have been together … " Timothy's eyes remained calm while pulling her closer . " Her sadness means nothing to me . " " I never liked her . Never will . " 61.372 00:28 Chapter 4 " The one I've always loved is you , Patricia . " His lips captured hers once more . 288 Vouchers