Fabian blurted out all his suspicion.

Shirley was momentarily stunned, then a trace of self-blame appeared in her eyes.

“You’re right to be suspicious. I used to collude with Carter, and I’d done what he wanted me to do. I was a fool with no self-respect who could not think for myself.” Shirley laughed at herself.

Upon hearing Shirley's description of herself, Fabian was surprised and a little embarrassed.

Knowing that Shirley helped Madeline rescue Lillian before, Fabian coughed twice and c