Chapter 117


Allison had just settled into her seat at the restaurant when Shawn strolled in and plopped down at the table right next to hers.

A couple had just arrived at that table and were about to order. Shawn walked over to them and asked, "Mind if I take your table? I'm willing to pay for it."

The couple exchanged looks. The woman asked, "How much are you offering?"

Shawn replied, "What about five hundred bucks?"

The girl's eyes widened a bit, "Are you serious?"

"Absolutely." Shawn whipped out his phone, "Just show me your Venmo details, and I'll transfer the cash right now."

The girl's eyes lit up, and she quickly showed him the code. Once the money was in, she happily dragged her boyfriend away.

Shawn shot a grin at Allison from the adjacent table, pulled out a chair, and casually poured himself a cup of coffee.

was completely floored.

Shawn, eventually deciding to join Shawn at his table, sitting

under her skin; if this were in the past when she still cared about him, she

was over him. She could treat Shawn like he didn't even

a chilled drink. When the drink arrived, Shawn suddenly chimed in,

took a couple of sips, and smiled contentedly. Turning to Joshua, who was sitting across from her,

she looked at Joshua, her face all sweet smiles, creating an atmosphere so sweet it seemed to fill

the glass and sipped from the same straw Allison used. Their actions and expressions

the scene unfold and got the picture. Allison and Joshua

But Shawn...

jaw was tense. His eyes were glued to Allison with a mix of anger and hurt in his gaze. Allison didn't even give

so tight that Jayden worried it might shatter any

sighed inwardly. ‘'Why put yourself through

ordered yet?" Jayden tried to

seemed oblivious, still staring at Allison,

did you order it?" Allison acted like she didn't hear him, savoring the shrimp Joshua had peeled for her, and dipping it in

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