Chapter 426

Haley's fingertips lightly brushed over her lips, still lingering with Shane's unique warmth. The sensation was both heated and invasive, lingering long after.

Blinking in confusion, she pouted and pleaded, "Mr. Ford, please just tell me, okay?"

"It's not the right time yet. I'll tell you on your birthday," Shane replied.

Haley's face fell immediately. "But that's two months away!"

Shane chuckled and playfully poked her puffed-up cheeks. "Don't worry. I'll have a special surprise for you. You can look forward to it."

Seeing that she would not get any answers from him, Haley sighed in resignation. "Fine, but it better be a real surprise, or I'll be mad."

"Promise," Shane said with a smile, taking her hand and leading her to their room.

Haley kicked off her slippers and jumped onto the soft bed, rolling around with delight. There was nothing quite like the comfort of a bed.

Shane grabbed a tube of ointment from the first aid kit and sat on the bed. "Come here."

Haley eyed the o