Class reunion

"I'll leave now, and never cross your path again."

Shawn stood in silence, observing the girl. Without warning, he marched towards the mini lounge, retrieving a lighter from the center table.

Returning to Mia, he set ablaze the documents held in his grasp before one could comprehend what was about to happen.

Mia let out an immediate shriek, her eyes widening in sheer horror. "What are you—?"

"You are mistaken. We're eternally linked—bound forever," Shawn calmly muttered as ashes drifted to the floor.

Mia blinked rapidly at him.

"With that resolved, let's head downstairs for dinner. It’s late," he said, changing from his robe into more casual attire.

Mia remained rooted in place, her heart burdened and fatigued. "But I don't belong here... your betro—"

"That's not your concern, Little One. We're married. Legally married. Are you willing to discard that for a meaningless contract?"

She frowned at his words.

Shawn's mouth twitched as he took her hand, guiding her downstairs to the dining