Chapter 818

Each day, Shane had to use work to numb himself. At night, he would instinctively reach out, wanting to pull Haley into his arms, only to find the bed empty. This left him feeling hollow inside.

Thinking about Charles's plans, Shane frowned slightly. "Do you think Dad will agree?"

Haley buried her face in his shoulder, nuzzling against him as she smiled. "I don't care about that. I just want to be with you always, never apart, and the baby misses you too."

Shane felt a surge of emotion in his chest. "Alright, I'll talk to Dad. We'll go back today."

Haley added, "Let's go together."

Having made up their minds, they went to the study together. When Charles heard that Haley wanted to leave, he choked on his water and started coughing violently.

"What? You want to go back to Jasper City?"

Haley nodded. "Yes, I haven't been back in a long time. Dad, married daughters shouldn't be living with their parents forever."

Charles's expression shifted, and he sternly replied, "I'm not used