Haley bit her lip, remaining silent. Shane sighed helplessly, tightening his embrace around her in silent reassurance.About an hour later, the driver's wife, Mrs. Wales, rushed in. Seeing her husband lying unconscious on the bed, she immediately burst into tears, collapsing by the bedside."Luke, how did you get hurt so badly? You were fine when you left... Who did this to you? It's so cruel..."Shane frowned and instinctively covered Haley's ears to keep her from hearing more and worrying. Watching Mrs. Wales cry so desperately made Haley feel even more guilty.She spoke up, "Mrs. Wales, I'm sorry. Mr. Wales was driving me home when the accident happened. We will make sure to give you an explanation."Mrs. Wales turned sharply, her eyes filled with anger and hatred as she glared at Haley. Her gaunt face looked even more harsh and bitter."An explanation? That's easy for you to say. You're not the one lying here! Luke is the pillar of our family. If he falls, how are we supposed
Haley followed Shane out of the hospital room. After taking only a few steps, she suddenly felt herself being lifted off the ground. She gasped and instinctively wrapped her arms around Shane's neck, clutching his shirt collar with her other hand."Mr. Ford, what are you doing?""Carrying you back."Nurses and family members of other patients passing by could not help but look at them curiously as they embraced. Haley's cheeks slowly turned red, and she whispered, "It's not necessary. I can walk on my own."Her injuries were mainly on her head, and her legs were only slightly hurt, so walking was not a problem."You’re injured. Just stay in my arms."Shane refused to let go, striding confidently with Haley in his arms into the elevator. Haley struggled a bit, but seeing that he had no intention of putting her down, she gave up. If she could not resist, she might as well enjoy it. After all, she was exhausted from the day and the shock of the accident. If he wanted to carry her,
Since hearing about Madam's car accident, the butler had been pacing anxiously around the villa. The helpers were equally worried. Haley had a kind personality and treated them well, so nearly everyone liked her. Knowing that she had been in a car accident, they were all very concerned.Bob, the butler, was extremely worried. He kept glancing towards the entrance and instructing the helpers, "Is the food ready? Mr. and Mrs. Ford probably haven't eaten yet. Hurry up and prepare it."And make sure it's light. No spicy food, and avoid anything greasy..."The helpers nodded and rushed to the kitchen to inform the chef.A short while later, instead of Shane and Haley, Mrs. Ford Sr. arrived. With Bob's support, she got out of the car and hurried inside, her face full of concern."What happened? I heard Haley was in a car accident. Isn't she back yet?"She was told they were already on their way. If she had known Shane was driving so slowly, she would have gone to the hospital first.
Seeing her adorable expression, Shane could not help but laugh. He bent down and lifted her up in his arms.Haley shifted, finding the position a bit awkward. She lowered her voice and said to Shane, "Mr. Ford, maybe you should carry me in your arms like a princess. There are so many people watching."Shane raised an eyebrow with a chuckle. "Hmm? Isn't this position just fine?"Haley pouted, her cheeks turning red as she argued, "I'm not a child. Only kids get carried like this by their parents."Shane pulled out a chair and sat down with Haley on his lap, leaning in close to her fair cheek. "In my eyes, you are still a child."He spoke so close that his breath brushed against her cheek, causing a warm sensation to spread across her face. Embarrassed, Haley buried her face in Shane's shoulder.She whispered a warning, "Mom is still watching, don't say such things."Shane chuckled softly and, seeing that she was genuinely embarrassed, promised not to tease her anymore.When the
Haley wanted to say more, but when she met his worried eyes, she could not find the words."Alright then."Shane finally smiled in satisfaction, gently ruffling Haley's hair. "Good girl."An hour later, Sue arrived at Violet Grove again, bringing along the documents that needed to be handled. She expected to find only Haley in the study, but to her surprise, Shane was also there.Shane slowly lifted his gaze and glanced at her.Sue froze, too scared to move. "Mr. Ford!"Haley chuckled at Sue's reaction and then looked up at Shane. "Mr. Ford, you're scaring Sue."Shane looked down, a hint of grievance in his low, cool voice. "I haven't done anything."Haley could not help but laugh. Some people just happened to have an overwhelming presence, even without saying a word or doing anything. Shane was one of those people.She reached out and patted Shane's hair, lowering her voice to coax him, "Mr. Ford, you're not scary at all. They just don't have good judgment."With just thos
Sue was momentarily taken aback, not hearing clearly. She asked in surprise, "What?"Haley chuckled softly and reassured her in a gentle tone, "Don't worry, Sue. I just want to understand your situation a bit better. There's no other reason."Sue's smile faltered briefly but quickly returned to normal. "I see. I worked with Mr. Carter... Joe for five years. However, I wasn't the only secretary; others have come and gone."Haley nodded understandingly, still working on the documents. She waved her hand, "Got it. You can go back to your work, Sue. I'll call you if I need anything."Sue could not quite gauge what Haley was thinking. She gave Haley a long look before leaving the study.On her way back to the office, Sue's phone suddenly rang. Seeing an unknown number on the caller ID, she hesitated but then declined the call. However, the phone rang again with the same number. With a slight frown and a sense of unease, she decided to answer it."Hello, who is this?"A stern and un
As she got closer, the air was filled with the fragrance of the flowers, and butterflies fluttered among the blooms. Haley took a deep breath, her eyes closing in contentment. She was wearing a simple white nightgown, which made her look especially pure amidst the vibrant flowers. A gentle breeze lifted the hem of her dress, creating ripples that seemed to sway into the hearts of those watching. This was the scene that greeted Shane as he returned home from work. He stood by his car, quietly watching Haley from a distance, his gaze intense and warm.The butler was the first to notice Shane. "Mr. Ford, you're back?"Haley turned her head towards the entrance at the sound of his voice. Seeing Shane approaching, her face lit up with a smile. "Mr. Ford!""What are you doing?" Shane asked as he reached her, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her close.Haley laughed. "Just getting some sun. I finished all the documents this morning, but now my back and shoulders are sor
James swallowed hard, a bitter smile tugging at his lips. Yes, he regretted it. When Haley used to chase after him, he did not appreciate her and was instead fooled by Xena's facade of kindness and gentleness. It was only after he came to his senses that he realized he had pushed Haley away himself. There was no going back for them.Every time he thought about the image he saw on the big screen a few days ago, a sharp pain pierced his heart. Haley was nestled sweetly in Shane's arms, smiling happily.Seeing his nephew's sorry state, Shane could not help but sneer. It was James who had chosen to give up on Haley, so why was he now pretending to be so heartbroken?Impatiently, Shane asked, "Do you have any other business? If not, leave. I have work to do."After a long silence, James finally spoke. "Uncle, I'm not trying to compete with you for Aunt Haley. I just wanted to ask if the offer for me to work at Ford Corporation still stands?"Shane studied him for a moment, his gaze