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.

Jayden was completely floored. Was

glanced between Allison and Shawn, eventually deciding to join Shawn

loved several of the restaurant's signature dishes. Shawn had deliberately chosen the table next to hers to get under her skin; if this were in

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

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

face all sweet smiles, creating

glass and sipped from the same straw Allison used. Their actions and expressions were so natural. There was no sense

and got the picture. Allison and Joshua were always like this;

But Shawn...

a glance at Shawn sitting across from him. Shawn's jaw was tense. His eyes were glued to

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

put yourself through

yet?" Jayden tried to

seemed oblivious, still staring at Allison, not

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

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