Shirley had intentionally spoken those words in hope that Carter would stop bringing her for medical examinations, but Carter took her word seriously.

Across town, Adam, who had noticed that Shirley was missing, spent two consecutive days searching for her.

Watching him, Cathy felt conflicted.

It turned out that Shirley had made prior arrangements before she left for the Gray Manor.

She left Adam a note saying that she left on her own because she was no longer interested in staying with Ad