Haley looked at Shane puzzledly, wondering if she had said something wrong. Why were Henry and Zac's reactions so strange?Meeting Haley's puzzled gaze, Shane's lips curved slightly, and he reached out to gently rub her head, saying, "Don't mind them. Sometimes they're not quite normal here."As he spoke, he tapped his temple with his fingertip. Haley could not help but chuckle at his playful gesture, her dimples showing sweetly on her face.Henry's heart felt like it had been stabbed viciously as he grumbled, "Shane, you're really prioritizing love over friendship! Right, Zac?"Zac, who was usually silent, surprisingly nodded in agreement, "Yeah, it's indeed a bit unfair."But Shane did not feel the least bit guilty. On the contrary, he spoke confidently, "Between a wife and friends, it's obvious which is more important, isn't it?"Henry and Zac fell silent immediately, feeling like their hearts had been struck by a thousand lightning bolts. But if it was for Haley, they did not
Like an enthusiastic salesperson promoting a product, he could not help but praise Shane from head to toe, inside and out.Haley listened attentively, learning a lot about Shane's past from Henry. By the end, Henry's throat was dry, and he lifted his glass to take a big gulp.Haley chuckled. "You guys get along really well. I thought with Mr. Ford's personality, he wouldn't have many friends."Henry immediately chimed in, "He really doesn't have many friends. With his foul temper, only the two of us can handle him."Although he made belittling comments, his face was filled with smiles.In reality, the three friends had an unbreakable bond. There was another friend, but he tragically passed away, a pain they could not heal from in their lifetimes.Although Shane was aloof, he was incredibly loyal. Both Henry and Zac had once been deeply stuck in trouble, to the extent that they almost lost their lives. It was Shane who reached out to them and pulled them out of the mess. So, the
On the way home, Haley looked at Shane, wanting to say something but hesitating.Shane noticed her gaze and sighed, "What do you want to ask? Go ahead."Haley quickly voiced her doubts, "How did three people with such different personalities come together and become good friends?"Shane paused for a moment, then responded, "To be honest, we didn't really get along before. We couldn't stand each other. We had another buddy, the oldest among us, but he got taken out by a bunch of assassins. To avenge him, the three of us temporarily set aside our differences."Later, through working together, they became more harmonious. From being at odds before, they slowly began to understand and trust each other.Although Shane's tone was casual, his words carried a weight.Haley dared not ask further and remained silent.Shane glanced at her and smiled faintly, "It's all in the past. People always need to look forward, right?"Haley nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Ford, everything will be fine."
Shane and Haley exchanged a glance, their initial reaction being disbelief. Though Haley had not met Stella many times, she did not strike her as someone who would lose her rationality easily.Yet, the urgency in Evelyn's tone did not seem feigned.After hesitating for a moment, Haley suggested, "Mr. Ford, how about we go take a look first? It's best if everything's okay. But if she really did something foolish, I'd feel guilty if we did not check on her."In truth, Haley and Stella did not have much personal history, just a few exchanged words over the years. As for her feelings for Shane, there was nothing wrong with liking him.If Shane was resolute enough, no matter how many women were around, their marriage could not be shaken. A man who could be easily swayed by another woman was not someone she wanted.Shane initially thought, "What does someone else's life or death have to do with me?" But then he worried about leaving a bad impression on Haley, feeling he might come off a
Evelyn opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but faced with Shane's resolute and cold gaze, she could not utter a word. She was filled with anger that had nowhere to vent, so she glared fiercely at Haley.Because of Haley's arrival, all their plans went down the drain.This little bitch was definitely her nemesis!Fortunately, James had broken off the engagement with her now. If she had really married into the family, Evelyn might have ended up dying young.But she quickly averted her gaze and led the two of them towards the stairs.She was really afraid that something unexpected would happen to Stella.After all, their previous plan was not like this.At that time, Stella had told her that as long as she called Shane and told him she was missing, no matter what means she used, she must lure Shane over.Unfortunately, Shane was even more difficult to deal with than she had imagined. Despite her humble pleas, he remained unmoved.Evelyn sighed silently in her heart as she
Stella intentionally raised her voice, choked with accusation, as if addressing an unfaithful man. Many onlookers downstairs held up their phones, capturing the scene, and even some internet celebrities began livestreaming, capturing her words in the video. Not only those present, but also many online users who were unaware of the truth believed that Stella had been abandoned by a scumbag. Shane frowned, his gaze carrying a bone-chilling coldness. "Abandoned? I never promised you anything, and you're not anyone to me. What's there to abandon?""Shane, ever since I first saw you, I've known that I want to marry you. And now you've actually married someone else. What am I to you? Will you divorce her? If you don't agree, I'll jump from here!"Shane's tone was indifferent, devoid of warmth. "Do I have to marry you just because you want to marry me?"He had long known that Stella wanted to marry into the Ford family, to marry him, but he had previously ignored it. After all, apart fro
The doctors and nurses took Stella for a comprehensive examination, while Haley and Shane stood in the corridor, silent.Shane held Haley tightly in his arms, his warm palm gently stroking her back, offering silent reassurance.Though not a word was spoken, the comfort was palpable.Haley quickly recovered from the shock of the previous scene and looked up at Shane."Mr. Ford, can I ask you a question?" she said.Shane lowered his gaze, meeting Haley's clear, questioning eyes, with a hint of gentleness in his gaze."Yeah, go ahead and ask," he replied.Haley hesitated for a moment, lightly biting her lip with her pearly white teeth, as if unsure whether to ask.Seeing her hesitation, Shane smirked. "If you're not sure, you don't have to ask right now."Haley shook her head and voiced her doubts. "Mr. Ford, were you really never together with Stella before?"Until today, she had been curious about this question, but had never mustered the courage to ask. Everyone had their pri
As soon as her words fell, a sharp, icy glare shot towards her, chilling her to the bone, making her shoulders hunch involuntarily.Turning her head, she saw Shane staring at her with a piercing gaze."Evelyn, tell Stella that we have nothing to discuss with her. I don't want today's events to happen again," Shane said sharply, grabbing Haley's hand and turning to leave.Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed from behind. Then, Stella's weak voice sounded, "Shane, why would you choose Haley over me? What did I do wrong? Can I change?"Haley paused, turning to see Stella standing at the doorway of the hospital room, her figure frail, hair disheveled, and face bearing slight abrasions. Even so, her beauty remained undeniable.Shane glanced at her and calmly spoke, "Is it really just because you like me that you want to marry me?"Meeting his enigmatic gaze, Stella's heart thudded heavily.It was not until Shane walked away with Haley that Stella's legs weakened, almost causing her to