Chapter 31

Shannon hoped for more jobs like this one. That way, she'd be able to gather the money she needed to repay the Grays for every single dollar they ever spent on her. Thinking that she could soon completely cut off all ties with the Grays, she walked with a spring in her step. Hector had noticed the way her eyes crinkled in joy after checking her bank statement. His smile deepened, but he didn't expose her. Judging from her current mood, he figured she had forgotten all about the distress that had taken place back at the Jensen residence earlier today. With that in mind, his eyes darkened. He abruptly said, "I'm sorry, Shannon." Shannon turned around to look at Hector, and he continued, "Although I saw how you dealt with Carla, I didn't fully believe you could resolve the Shaws' predicament. That's why I didn't stand up for you when Dad told you to stay out of it. I apologize for that." Looking at her with a warm and gentle smile, he said, "But I'm now convinced that you, my little