Chapter 233

Haley was awakened by a burst of phone ringing, furrowing her brows as she struggled to open her eyes. A warm palm gently patted her back. Then, a man's low, hoarse voice came, carrying a hint of gentle reassurance, "Go back to sleep for a bit."

In a daze, Haley felt someone covering her ears, blocking out the annoying noise, and she quickly drifted back to sleep. When she woke up again, it was already bright outside.

To Haley's surprise, Shane had not gone to work today. When she went downstairs, she found him sitting on the living room sofa. His laptop was on his lap and he was focused on his work.

"Mr. Ford, aren't you going to work today?" she asked.

Hearing Haley's voice, Shane shifted his gaze away from the laptop screen, smiling lightly as he explained, "Mom called this morning, asking us to go to the Ford residence."

Haley looked puzzled, "What happened that she had to call so early in the morning?"

Shane glanced at her meaningfully, saying, "According to the butler, Stel