Chapter 223

Shannon paled immediately at that question. She instinctively covered her injured hand with her other.

Although her wound seemed to have healed, it only seemed well on the surface. Her arm would hurt whenever the weather changed.

Sometimes, it hurt so badly that she wanted to grab a knife and cut it off. Still, she'd sacrificed so much. It would be a waste if she gave up now. She was reluctant to give in.

After a moment, Shannon said, "Luke, I didn't cause trouble for Chelsey. I didn't even go to Westine. I promise I'll be good and listen to you."

Lucas knew what Shannon was thinking. What she wanted was his status and power. She never loved him.

It was thanks to that accident that he saw things for what they really were and learned who truly loved him.

Ignoring Shannon, he walked over to the dining table, took a seat, and indulged himself in the food.

Shannon sat opposite him, her gaze occasionally falling on him. Meanwhile, Josie kept putting in a good word or two for S