hapter 368 Going Too Far

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Shawn stood there, looking at Kelly with an innocent expression. "Like I said, because of where I come from, everything I do is wrong. I don't have any family in

this city....

Kelly was taken aback. As Shawn spoke, the sadness in his eyes didn't seem fake; it was full of bitterness and self-mockery.

At that moment, Kelly probably understood Shawn's intentions-it was a pity play. He wanted to make her feel sorry for him and slowly move on to his next step.

This man was manipulative, skilled at controlling others, especially women. "You're crazy," Zev said angrily. Shawn's hypocrisy was difficult to deal with.

"Enough!" Patrick's voice was low but firm. "Come inside. What's all this shouting at the door? Don't make a scene for others to see."

Zev snorted and grabbed Kelly's arm to pull her inside.

Kelly glanced back at Shawn, her voice soft as she tried to reassure him. "Come on in."

Shawn didn't speak. He stood there, unmoving, looking lost and sad.

Kelly sighed, about to say something more, but Zev yanked her away. "Don't worry about him."

After a moment's thought, Kelly shook off Zev's hand and walked over to Shawn. "It's fine. If you're uncomfortable, you can go home."

Shawn's eyes briefly reddened. After staring at Kelly for a long time, he spoke. "Thanks, but I'm fine."

He didn't go home. Instead, he obediently followed Kelly toward Patrick's house.

at the door, visibly irritated, and grabbed Kelly forcefully.

Kelly and Zev. "Don't be so harsh with her. How

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collar. "She's my Honey. Why do you think

can treat her like that!" Shawn pushed Zev

couldn't do enough to please Kelly, but today he was so aggressive-it must have been because of Shawn. Shawn was clever and skilled,

that he was getting old and couldn't understand the mess these three

were about to escalate, Gary

the head.

frustrated, snapped. "Why

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slap on the back of the head too. "You too. Now get

for a

brief second, he seemed somewhat moved.

Zev equally -slapping

his breath, grabbed Kelly's wrist, and

away.

to break free. "Zev,

glared at Zev, ready to say something, but

"Stay out of their business. I've heard about your abilities with the Wagner Group, but at the end of the day, family is family. Even if Zev has a bad temper, he's still your

words. "Uncle ... I didn't provoke him. He's like a mad dog, attacking

"Whether or not you and Clarissa had a deal, I need to remind you-don't mess with Clarissa or the Lynches. You don't want to bring trouble on yourself. You have no idea who's behind the Lynches, and they're not people you want to cross." Gary spoke to Shawn as if he were a younger generation,

respond but was surprised that Gary was speaking so candidly with

Go inside,"

downstairs bathroom of Patrick's house, grabbed her face,

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