Chapter: 1877

“Can I take that as a no?" Shirley asked, her voice sharp and probing.

Jayson stayed quiet.

After a pause, she let out a soft, ironic laugh. "I must look ridiculous. You've made it clear you want space, yet here I am, hoping for a different answer."

“Shirley, you're a truly good person."

"I refuse to be stuck in the friend zone." She paused for a few seconds. "I transferred two hundred thousand dollars to your account. It's my way of atoning for the accident. I know your family is well -off, but this is how I want to deal with my guilt. I won't reach out again after this."