The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

My Dad Please Come 842

“Enough!” Madeline snapped at Warren, her voice sharp and fierce.

“That’s nonsense! Halsey would never abandon Shaun! Sure, Chelsea has been by his side these past three years, but Halsey has taken care of me all this time. When I lost my mom and my brother wasn’t around, Halsey gave me a home.

“She took me from Hovendale to the Capital and enrolled me in school. She dropped me off and picked me up every day. For three years, she poured all her time and care into me. And not just that–her parents have treated me like family, with nothing but kindness.

“Halsey isn’t just my sister; she’s my future sister–in–law. I respect and love her with all my heart, so I won’t let any of you say a bad word about her!”

Warren fell silent.

It was true–Halsey had helped Madeline out a lot. Without her, Madeline wouldn’t be who she was today.

Shaun gently gripped Madeline’s shoulders. “You misunderstood. Chelsea and I are just friends.”

Madeline looked at him, eyes searching. “Really? You don’t have feelings for Chelsea?”

Shaun’s answer was immediate, without hesitation. “I don’t. I only see her as a friend.”

Chelsea’s hands clenched into fists at her sides. She had known all along that Shaun didn’t feel the same way about her. In all these years, he had never given her any hope. But she loved him anyway–helplessly, hopelessly.

you don’t like her, then why do you

shadow flickered in Shaun’s eyes. It wasn’t that he was causing Halsey pain–she was

doesn’t love me anymore. She won’t be

you?

What?

blinked in

never got to meet you. Chelsea and that receptionist blocked her at the

”

at Chelsea. “Is that true? Did Halsey come by? Why

but you were in a

I see Halsey

warning in his eyes

his

handed it over. “Here you

saw several missed calls from Halsey. He had been in that meeting and his phone wasn’t with him,

up again. “Mr. Lane, I heard Lincoln Enterprise is having some trouble. Ms. Mallin came looking for you,

Madeline’s voice grew urgent.