Chapter 418

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.

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