Chapter 17


Allison woke up naturally, blinking her eyes open to find it was already ten in the morning.

"Ah—" she sighed, stretching lazily, "It's so nice not having to work."

After getting up and freshening up, she headed downstairs for breakfast. Marian had set the table for two. Allison glanced at the empty seat across from her but didn't comment.

As Allison came down, Marian asked, "Ms. Allison, is Mr. Shawn not joining you for breakfast today?"

Allison took a sip of her coffee and replied, "He didn't come home last night, so I doubt it."

"Oh." Marian, realizing she might have overstepped, quietly returned to the kitchen.

Once she'd finished her breakfast, Allison noticed a text from Joshua.

Joshua: [Allie, do you want to go for a custom engagement dress or pick something from a brand's new season collection?]

didn't even

about we decide once you finish up

I'll be

Joshua: [Great.]

Allison decided: [Let's

me know

her messages, she noticed a notification from Shawn. Curious,

very drunk Shawn was leaning against Kate, mumbling, "Kate, you're finally back.

Allison could barely

Kate cradled Shawn and smiled

slurring his words, insisted, "I'm... I'm not drunk... I'm completely sober... You're Kate,

chimed in, "Shawn, if Kate's

Who's Allison? I... I only

him! He's drunk and all over you,

the three years she'd

group never saw

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