Chapter 230

Although the private room had the air conditioning on, she still felt a bit stuffy. Shane rested his chin on Haley's shoulder, gently shaking his head, "Nope, not hot."

The girl in his embrace was delicate and carried a subtle fragrance, captivating him completely. In that moment, all he could think about was how wonderful it would be to hold her like this indefinitely.

Haley had no idea what Shane was thinking, but she felt a warm flush creeping up her neck. Why was Mr. Ford suddenly so clingy? It was making it hard for her to resist.

After what felt like an eternity, Shane finally managed to suppress the desire within him and slowly released Haley. "Had enough to eat? Let's head home."

Haley gently hooked her pinky finger with his, looking at him expectantly. "Can I take a dessert to go?"

Shane chuckled helplessly. "Are you not full yet?"

Haley smiled and explained, "I am, but I want to bring one home for later."

Peering into Haley's bright and sparkling eyes, Shane readily a