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At that moment , Shaun spoke up , his voice firm .
“ Warren , don’t joke about things like that . ”
Immediately , Chelsea stiffened .
Shaum’s tone grew sharper . “ I’m grateful to Chelsea for taking care of me these past three years , but she’s just a friend . I don’t appreciate jokes like that . ”
The flush instantly drained from Chelsea’s cheeks , leaving her pale Shaun had never given her any hope she knew he didn’t feel the same way .
But Chelsea wasn’t ready to give up . A man like Shaun was too good to let slip away . How many couples in this world truly married for love ?
She was convinced that she was the one who best suited Shaun .
Warren raised his hands in surrender . “ Okay , okay , no more jokes . I’ll just focus on driving . ”
The car fell silent . Shaun pulled out his phone and opened WhatsApp .
He wanted to send Halsey a message , but his fingers froze over the keyboard . He didn’t know what to say .
Halsey returned home .
Cyril had already been discharged from the hospital , and he sat in the living room with Patricia .
Seeing Halsey , he stood . “ Why were you out so late ? ”
Halsey hurried over . “ Please sit down , Dad . I went to see Mr. Payne today , and he said he’s not going to end our cooperation . ” Patricia’s face lit up . “ Really ? That’s wonderful ! You went to see Mr. Payne alone ? ”
Halsey answered , “ No. I ran into Mr. Lane . He helped me . ”
“ Mr. Lane ? You mean the new business star , Shaun Lane ? ”
Cyril had heard of Shaun’s name . The business world was small , and someone like Shaun – who had taken his company public in just three years – was rare . Most people had heard of him , one way or another .
Halsey nodded . “ Yes , that’s him . ”
Cyril looked puzzled . “ But you didn’t know Mr. Lane before this . Why would he help you ? ”
Halsey didn’t want to hide the truth from her parents . “ Actually … Shaun is Dwight . ”
“ What ? ”
Cyril froze .
Patricia’s eyes widened . “ Dwight ? Isn’t that the guy you dated three years ago ? ”
Back then , when Halsey and Dwight were dating , Patricia was overseas . She had rushed home after hearing Halsey was in a relationship , but Dwight disappeared , so Patricia never got to meet him .
Halsey nodded again . “ Yes , that’s him . ”
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Cyril smiled knowingly . “ No wonder ! I wondered where this new figure in the business world came from , and it turns out to be Dwight . I always knew he was special – he’s a force to be reckoned with . ”
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Patricia’s focus shifted to her daughter’s feelings . She reached out and took Halsey’s hand . “ Are you two together again ? ”
Halsey’s body tensed , then she shook her head . “ No. ”
Patricia pressed on . “ Why not ? I know you’ve never stopped thinking about him these past three years . ”
Halsey was silent for a moment before saying , “ He has a girlfriend now . ”
“ What ? ” Patricia was stunned .
Halsey stood up . “ I’m tired . I’m going upstairs to rest . ”
“ Sure , ” Patricia said softly .
Halsey climbed the stairs and entered her room . She stepped into the bathroom to shower .
After shedding her coat , she stood before the mirror above the sink and saw the red marks on her neck , all left by Shaun .
Scenes of them tangled together in the shower flashed through her mind . Slowly , she pressed her back against the wall and slid down until she sat on the floor .
She still didn’t understand where she had gone wrong .
Three years ago , their relationship ended abruptly .
She had watched him marry someone else with her own eyes .
And three years later , without a single explanation , he had someone new .
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Chapter 829