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Chapter 709 - Chapter 709 Chapter 521 The Truth _3

Chapter 709: Chapter 521: The Truth _3 Chapter 709: Chapter 521: The Truth _3 How…how is this possible?

Mary couldn’t believe what she was seeing, instinctively wanting to deny it, but reason telling her this was indeed the truth, but…

“Why? Why would Shirley do this??”

“Even if you ask me, I have no idea…”

Duanmu Huai spread his hands helplessly. Actually, looking at Mary in front of him, he had a guess. It was clear to anyone with eyes that the letter Shirley had given Mary was practically a love letter, but Mary herself seemed oblivious to this. So does this mean one of them is gay, and the other is straight?

And thus we have a situation of unrequited love?

So the one who’s gay ended up hopelessly pursuing the Tartar Gate? Can the Tartar Gate actually do this?

Of course, this was just Duanmu Huai’s speculation. It was quite possible he was simply surrounded by too many LGBTQ people, and therefore he perceives everyone as such…

Or maybe they just have a pure friendship?

Possibly?

Fortunately, though greatly shocked, Mary maintained her ladylike grace and quickly composed herself. She tightly held the letter and documents in her hands without uttering a word. Duanmu Huai also made eye contact with Lorena, who immediately brought Mary a cup of red tea.

Technically, Duanmu Huai didn’t need to lay all his cards on the table. But rescuing people has always been his thing. In fact, in the game, Duanmu Huai often uncovers some truth and then a choice pops up on whether to reveal it to the persons involved. Basically, he would always choose to tell them.

The reason was simple: after all, it’s their life. No matter what the truth is, no matter whether they’ll fall into despair or pick themselves up after learning it, it’s their choice. Duanmu Huai couldn’t bring himself to deceive them “for their own good”. Gentle lies, cruel truths, these weren’t his decisions to make.

There is a saying, “Do not counsel others until you understand their suffering.” Similarly, if you are just an observer in an incident, not an experiencer, why manipulate others’ lives based on your own thoughts?

Like now, Duanmu Huai could hide part of the information, only telling Mary about the Silver Dusk Cottage and Tartar Gate. But, he directly revealed the connection between Shirley and this cult… The reason being, it wasn’t him who was friends with Charlotte. Therefore, whatever action should be taken was Mary’s decision, he had no right to decide on her behalf.

“Thank you…”

After sipping her tea, Mary seemed to have calmed down a bit.

“I’m sorry, my emotions are a mess. I think I need to go home and think it over…”

“That’s fine, it’s understandable.”

“So I’m sorry, I will take my leave.”

As she spoke, Mary stood up and to change the topic, she looked at the safe that was placed in the living room.

“Excuse me, is that safe supposed to be Professor Capek’s…”

“Yes, it is.”

“Uh…how did you bring it back?”

“I just carried it back.”

“……………”

For some reason, when Duanmu Huai said this, Mary found it incredibly convincing.

“Excuse me, but what do you plan to do with this safe?”

“I’ll toss it somewhere. I can’t return it, can I? Or do you want it? Is there a place around here that buys scrap metal?”

“Uh…I appreciate the offer……”