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 this

glanced between Allison and Shawn, eventually deciding to join Shawn at his table,

table next to hers to get under her skin; if this were in the past when she still cared about him, she wouldn't have

him. She could treat Shawn like he

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

internally rolled her 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 had this. Tastes just like I remember.

eyes sparkled as she looked at Joshua, her face all sweet smiles, creating an atmosphere

Their actions and expressions

the scene unfold and got the picture. Allison and Joshua were always like this; their bond was

But Shawn...

a glance at Shawn sitting across from him. Shawn's jaw was tense. His eyes were glued to Allison with a mix of anger and hurt in

tight that

put

yet?" Jayden

seemed oblivious, still staring at

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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