Chapter 1710

Without hesitating, Shawn hugged her.

"What... What are you thinking? How could that be? I wouldn't just leave home for such a trivial matter. Besides, even if I were willing to leave you, I couldn't bear to leave my children..." Gale murmured.

"I'm just afraid, Gale."

Although Shawn's logical side knew that she would not just leave like that, he was still overthinking and overly nervous.

He could not control his spiraling thoughts. Because he was too afraid, he prepared for the worst.

Seeing Shawn revealing his vulnerability before her, Gale softened instantly.

"I just went across the street to buy a cup of coffee. I sat there, finished it, and then came back. My phone was in my bag. I didn't check," Gale said.

She did not tell him that she met Ivy.

Ivy probably did not want Shawn to know about her sudden stir of emotions for Shawn either.

It was the girl code to keep it among girls.

"After the photo incident, Joe and Heather also said you were in a bad mood. Gale, I'm very