Chapter 263

His once vacant and distracted pupils gradually focused, landing on Haley's face filled with worry. Shane's gaze paused for a moment, quickly softening the coldness in his eyes.

He gently took Haley's delicate and soft hand, shaking his head lightly. "I'm fine. Didn't I tell you not to come over? Why did you still follow?"

With red eyes, Haley asked him, "If I hadn't come, were you planning to keep hiding it from me, pretending like nothing happened?"

Shane sighed helplessly, admitting that was indeed his initial thought. He could not bear to see Haley worried, let alone in tears.

Haley snorted softly. She had expected as much. Even though they had not been married long, whenever Shane was around, he always showed his best side and never allowed her to glimpse his vulnerability.

This led to her understanding of Shane only scratching the surface. She did not like it because it always felt like there was a barrier between them.

Holding Shane's hand, she gently pressed it agai