Chapter 700

"That's not going to happen. Everything you see here is real, and I can vouch for it. Do you not trust me, Haley?"

Haley shook her head. "Of course, I trust you. It's just that thinking about being apart from Mom makes me feel empty inside."

Shane laughed softly and gently ruffled her hair. "Silly girl, it's not like we're never coming back. We're just going back temporarily to handle some work. No matter when you want to come back, I'll be right there with you."

Haley couldn't help but smile at his serious tone, her worries slowly dissipating.

"Yes, as soon as we finish our work, we'll come right back."

If it weren't for JY and the Ford family's roots being in Jasper City, she would have moved to the capital already to be closer to her mom.

After they finished packing, Shane lifted Haley onto the bed. "It's late. Get some rest."

Haley blinked, her eyes showing no sign of sleepiness. "But what if I can't fall asleep?"

Shane's eyes darkened slightly. "If you really can't sleep,