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.

then why do you let Halsey

Shaun’s eyes. It wasn’t that he was causing Halsey

deeply about Halsey, but she doesn’t love me anymore. She won’t be

love you? She

What?

in surprise.

to meet you. Chelsea and that receptionist blocked her

”

true? Did Halsey come by? Why didn’t anyone

“Halsey did come by, but you were in a meeting,

whether I see Halsey or not?” Shaun’s voice

warning in his eyes and shrank

turned to his secretary. “Where’s

it

Halsey. He had been in that

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

Madeline’s voice grew urgent.