Chapter 35

Despite being 22 years old, Haley was still seen as a child by Shane. She was supposed to grow up under the love and care of her parents, but circumstances forced her to bear much more than her peers. Those who cared for her left one by one, leaving her to bury her grievances deep inside, with no outlet to express them, forcing her to mature before her time.

Every time Shane witnessed Haley's pretense of maturity, he felt as though his heart was being shattered. He wanted to embrace her and provide her with the best of everything, ensuring she lived the rest of her life free from worries, in peace and happiness.

Shane's words left Haley speechless, her gaze fixed on him in disbelief. It was the first time anyone had ever told her she could be willful.

Previously, everyone had always urged her to be sensible, obedient, and listen more. In order to conform to others' expectations of a good child, she gradually began to suppress her true nature, becoming someone entirely different from