Chapter 402 A Mask of Sweet Deception

• Shirley's childhood sweetheart came from a well-off but modest family, one of little renown. At 26, he left to study abroad and never returned. Heartbroken, Shirley distanced herself from men, quietly hoping her sweetheart would come back someday.
• As Shirley matured, her beauty blossomed. She became one of the school's most admired figures, captivating the attention of many male classmates.
• Archie was well acquainted with Shirley's sweetheart. They had grown up in the same neighborhood, attended the same schools through junior high, and shared countless memories.