Chapter 738

"Is that why William hates you so much? Was he there during the kidnapping too?" Haley lowered her head, unable to sort out her emotions.

She quickly comforted Shane, worried he might blame himself. "Mr. Ford, you can’t take all the responsibility. This isn’t your fault. It's all on William’s mother."

Shane nodded, smiling as he ruffled Haley's hair. "I know. I wanted you to understand that this is between William and me. You owe him nothing. If he dares to come after you, I'll show him my patience has limits."

Haley was his soft spot, his Achilles' heel.

Haley nodded obediently. "Got it. I’ll remember."

After their talk, Haley clung to Shane's neck, not wanting to let go, and he let her hold on. When Layla came in with some fruit, she blushed at the sight of them.

"Am I interrupting? Should I come back later?"

Haley, her face flushed, patted Shane's shoulder, signaling him to let her go. Instead of loosening his grip, he held her tighter, giving Layla a sidelong glance. "Just l