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.

floored.

to join Shawn at

the table next to hers to get under her skin; if this were

things were different now. She was over him. She could treat Shawn like he didn't

drink. When the drink arrived, Shawn suddenly chimed in, "You shouldn't have cold

couple of sips, and smiled contentedly. Turning to Joshua, who was sitting across from her, she said, "It's been ages since I last had this. Tastes just

all sweet smiles, creating an

the same straw Allison used. Their actions and expressions

picture. Allison and Joshua were always like this; their

But Shawn...

eyes were glued to Allison with a mix of anger

grip on his coffee cup was so tight that Jayden worried it might shatter any

‘'Why put yourself

Jayden tried

oblivious, still staring

shook his head in resignation and used his phone to order. Meanwhile, Allison's dishes arrived. Shawn noticed the seafood on her table and frowned. "Aren't you allergic to seafood? Why did you order it?" Allison acted like she didn't hear him, savoring the shrimp Joshua had peeled for her, and dipping it in sauce. Jayden coughed awkwardly and cautiously said, "Shawn, perhaps..... I

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