Joel Yules mustered his courage and said, "Shirley, the truth is... Mr. Donovan doesn't really love you. He's only in it for the money..."
"H-How do you know?" Shirley Griffin asked, her voice trembling.
Joel Yules was silent for a few seconds before he slowly said, "Because... Mr. Donovan was the one who told me to get close to you in the first place."
Shirley Griffin felt a sharp, stabbing pain in her heart, as if it were being pierced by needles. Even breathing was agony.
"Shirley, I'm sorry." Joel Yules's voice was filled with guilt. "I never meant to deceive you."
Shirley Griffin was too heartbroken to speak.
Joel Yules continued, "I admit I had an ulterior motive when I first approached you, but then I discovered how wonderful you are, and I gradually fell for you..."
"Stop." Shirley Griffin cut him off, taking a deep breath. Her voice was choked with emotion. "Don't say any more."
