All Chapters of Side Chick Era… Over: Chapter 1931 - Chapter 1933

Carmen glanced at Sharon with a look that carried unspoken meaning, then nodded."I understand. You go ahead and take care of your business first, Sharon."Sharon nodded in return and made her way up the stairs.But instead of returning to her room, she went back to Thomas's study. Without Carmen's earlier hint, she might never have thought to come here again. After all, the study was too obvious a place; after searching once, any rational person wouldn't hide something here again.Sharon opened the drawers, scanning the files inside. They were the same as what she had seen before—nothing new, nothing that Thomas would dare let her see.Her gaze then shifted to the massive bookshelf behind her. Could it be there?She examined the lower shelves, looking for a spot that would be easy to reach. According to Carmen, Thomas checked his records daily to ensure his memories hadn't faltered. That meant he'd need frequent access to the notebook—it wouldn't be hidden somewhere difficult to

Sharon drew a slow breath, forcing herself to calm the storm inside."Aren't you afraid," she asked, "that after I learn all of this, I'll break up with you?"Thomas's smile was disarmingly bright, harmless even, as if sunlight itself had settled on his face."Sharon," he said softly, "with me… I don't agree to breakups. So breaking up isn't possible."Her expression darkened. Eyes locked on his, she asked, "And if I insist on breaking up? Are you… going to kill me?"Thomas's tone softened further."Sharon, you are the most important person in my world. How could I ever bear to kill you?"He paused for a moment, frowning as though genuinely weighing his next words, before lifting his gaze toward her with a sudden, brilliant smile."Or… I could chain you up, then you'd never escape."Sharon froze, staring at his impossibly handsome face, a cold shiver crawling from her heart to her limbs.Just as she wavered, caught between shock and disbelief, Thomas stepped closer and gently