Chapter 12


Allison furrowed her brows, wondering how this guy could be so full of himself. Where did Shawn get all that confidence? Did he really think she couldn't live without him?

Shawn's eyes brimmed with disappointment as he shook his head at Allison. "Allison, I thought you understood the huge difference between us. I figured you'd be sensible, but your constant push for marriage has really let me down."

Allison blinked in confusion.

Shawn turned and walked away, the bedroom door slamming shut with a loud bang.

Allison just shook her head in exasperation. She had planned to use today to properly break up with him and let him know she was the Owens family heiress. She was all set to head back home to get engaged to Joshua. But Shawn hadn't even given her a chance to speak.

by never checking up on him, never getting jealous, and rarely prying into his life. Except for the physical side of

the idea that she couldn't live without him. What Shawn didn't know was that

thinking about taking Shawn back to Oak Lake to reveal her identity as the Owens family heiress. But then she overheard

don't worry. I know you wouldn't approve of our marriage. I'm just dating her for now. If it ever came

isn't some lovestruck fool. I know the difference between

wasn't he just the clear-headed

she knew Shawn didn't plan on taking things to the finish line. Simply

lose herself over love. She could take it or leave it. Since Shawn only wanted to date, she was okay with that.

a stand-in made it all feel pointless. She could accept that there was no future with

Cindy Reynolds, to show up

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