Madeline and Jeremy were about to take Shirley away when suddenly, Camille came through the door to stop them.

Madeline knew Camille was not an unreasonable person, so she walked over and politely smiled at Camille.

“Madam Gray, you’re a reasonable person. I hope you can respect Shirley’s decision. She doesn’t want to go back to St. Piaf with you.”

When Camille heard what Madeline said, she gave an understanding nod.

“Don’t worry, Mrs. Whitman. I’m not here to stop you. I’m just here to ask Miss Brown a question.”

Miss Brown.

Shirley, lying on the stretcher, had mixed feelings when she heard how Camille addressed her.

Camille had never addressed her like that.

This way of addressing her distanced the two of them, making them strangers.

Shirley was still lost in thought when she heard Camille asking, “Miss Brown, are you absolutely sure you don’t want to go back to St. Paif with us? Are you sure that you don’t want to see Carter ever again, and that you don’t want to have anyth