Chapter 671

He removed his suit jacket in disgust and tossed it into the trash. The fabric reeked of Ken’s booze, and he did not want Haley to know he had been out.

After taking a shower, Shane changed into a bathrobe and lay back in bed, pulling the sleeping Haley into his arms.

In her sleep, Haley sensed the coldness from his body and frowned, shifting away slightly. Shane chuckled softly, his fingers tapping her forehead gently.

"Ungrateful little thing," he muttered. All of this was for her, after all.

He waited until the chill from his body dissipated before pulling her close again. This time, Haley did not resist.

Instead, she nestled into his arms, finding a comfortable spot and drifting into a deep sleep. Shane smiled contentedly and closed his eyes.

They slept until noon the next day. Haley slowly opened her eyes, stretched lazily, and heard a deep, magnetic voice above her.

"Awake?"

She turned her head and met Shane's deep, soulful gaze. Her eyes crinkled in a smile as she snug