Chapter 426

The air seemed to hold a moment of palpable silence. Shannon and Benjamin turned their heads in unison and saw Hector standing at the door. Beside him, Julian looked excited yet helpless. He was excited because Benjamin finally did the right thing but was frustrated at himself for not preventing others from interrupting their alone time. Seemingly anchored on his spot, Hector stared squarely at the couple holding hands. Ignoring his penetrating gaze, Benjamin maintained his composure and questioned, "Why are you here?" His hand lingered on Shannon’s hand without a hint of guilt. Hector laughed in exasperation and thought, "You're the one holding my sister's hand, yet you're questioning my presence. Why do you think I'm here? If it weren't for Scott texting me, I wouldn't even know you two had reached this stage. I'm not letting the devil's incarnate steal the sister I've just reunited with!" He looked at Shannon, whose face was far from looking guilty or awkward for being caught