Chapter 1972

"Ivy, I gave you the distress signal device to use, not to keep as a decoration. Aurum is not worth your sympathy. Any hope you place in him will only lead to utter despair for you!" Shawn muttered to himself.

However, the phone remained silent, without any sounds or messages.

Ivy had not called for help, and Shawn could not rashly storm into Aurum's home.

All he could do was wait.

He hoped Ivy could keep herself safe. Revenge was important, but life was even more precious.

With a creak, the bathroom door opened. Gale emerged, drying her hair as she walked out.

"What are you looking at?" She followed Shawn's gaze to the phone. "Are you waiting for someone's call?"

He was staring at the phone with such a grave expression, as if something big was about to happen.

Shawn denied, naturally walking to her side and taking over the towel to dry her hair, "Nothing. Blow it dry before sleeping, or you'll get a headache."

Gale obediently stood in front of him. Due to their height differe