The phone rang, and Veronica answered, "Shirley?"
"Veronica, I'm leaving." Shirley's tone was very calm.
Veronica's eyebrows furrowed slightly as she glanced at Eleanor sitting across from her, asking, "Where are you going?"
The people in the living room heard Veronica's voice, and they all had a general idea of what was happening, turning their eyes toward her.
"To a city I've always longed for."
"Alone?"
"No..." Shirley replied. When Veronica heard this, she thought Shirley had eloped with Skyler. But then Shirley added, "I'm going with Wade. Didn't I tell you I'm with Wade now? Of course, I'm going with him."
Veronica didn't believe her. "You don't like Wade, so why are you with him?"
"It's not that I don't like him at all. After spending two months with him, I think he's a very good person, at least he's completely devoted to me. And honestly, Wade is an ordinary guy. I think we're more compatible."
Shirley chuckled. "People, after experiencing a lot, will know how to weigh the pros and cons and what they need."
"What did Skyler say?"
"He? Of course, he supports me." Shirley sighed, "So, I also wished him well."
She was lying. Because she wasn't standing in front of Veronica, Shirley could lie.
"Where are you? I'll come to find you." Veronica knew it couldn't be that simple between them.
Shirley refused, "You know, after being with Wade, I realized how desirable an ordinary life is. If you consider me a friend, don't come looking for me anymore. I'm not suitable with Skyler, and I'm doing very well with Wade now. Veronica, thank you for taking care of me and trusting me all this time."
"Are you sure?"
"Why did you let her go?"
"What about Drew?"
......
Veronica calmly said, "Shirley said she's more compatible with Wade and wants to be with him, asking us not to disturb her anymore."
Leaning on the couch, Eleanor agreed. "Whether it was before or now, being well-matched in social and economic status is indeed very important. Shirley is disfigured, and Skyler's mother never wants to accept her, especially now that the Robins Family and the Green Family have fallen out. With all the pressure the Green Family will put on the Robins Family in the future, the Robins Family will blame it on Shirley. If she marries Skyler, she's destined not to be happy. I support her choice to be with Wade."
Her analysis was very rational. Everyone present fell silent. They couldn't selfishly ignore Shirley's feelings just because Skyler was their buddy.
Eleanor was right. With the Green Family and the Robins Family falling out and the future pressure from the Green Family on the Robins Family, Skyler's parents and Benjamin would all think that it was all caused by Shirley.
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