Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 115

Lately, Shawn had been on a relentless quest for investments. He was traveling all over the place. The prospects in Oak Lake were slim to none for backing his company, so he had to look elsewhere, spending most of his time in hotel rooms and on planes.

He was back in Oak Lake this particular day, and Jayden was there to pick him up. It was early evening, and they were heading to a dinner meeting. While stopped at a red light, Jayden glanced at Shawn, who was engrossed in old photos of himself and Allison on his phone.

Jayden hesitated, words stuck in his throat. But before he could speak, Shawn leaned over, showing him the screen with a tender look. "Look at how happy we were back then," he said softly.

Jayden's expression was a mix of emotions. The last time they talked, Shawn asked him to buy a ring in France because he was planning to win Allison back. Shawn mentioned that Allison was about to get engaged. Jayden said that stealing someone else's fiancée was not okay.

Havenbrook, he hadn't seen her and knew nothing about her fiancé. But from spending time with Shawn, it was clear he wasn't his usual self. At gatherings, Shawn used

was caught in a

just sighed

to hold back, Jayden said, "Shawn, as your friend, I have to say, you both had something special, but what's lost is

about what others think. I just want her with me." Jayden frowned, trying again, "But she's getting married soon. You

circle do their own thing. It's not unusual for couples to

just because it's

Jayden decided to let it go. It seemed that Shawn decided to let everything go. To Jayden, Shawn was being foolish for only realizing what

Shawn leaned back, staring out the window, trying