Chapter 1494

Gale slowly lifted her head and gazed toward the door. It had to be Shawn!

She could recognize the pace of his footsteps.

Sure enough, a few seconds later, the door to the hospital room opened. Shawn entered, clad in black trousers that accentuated his muscular legs, gleaming leather shoes, and an imposing aura. He scanned the situation in the room with his piercing gaze, his lips pressed together firmly. He was somewhat surprised.

The person he had been worried about, Gale, was on the floor, crying her heart out. Was she not supposed to be the one held captive by Natalie? Then why, upon entering, did he see Joshua as the hostage?

Shawn did not ask any questions.

Instead, he walked over to Gale, knelt beside her, and helped her to her feet. He embraced her and let her rest against his chest.

Gale sobbed even harder when she saw him, quickly soaking his shirt. "Shawn... you're here. I waited for you..."

"Yeah, I'm here, Gale. Don't be afraid."

He smoothed her long hair and k