Chapter 10

I had given Shawn many chances before. But all I had received in return was hurt and disdain. I didn't say anything except, "Do you deserve it?" Shawn opened his mouth, wanting to defend himself, but the words never came out. He knew exactly what he had done—and because of that, he couldn't even muster an excuse. Seeing that, I turned away. Worried that he would follow me, I warned him, "If you don't want to spend the night at the police station, don't follow me." I thought he would finally stop looking for me after that. To my surprise, he appeared at my cafe again the next day. Roy was still with him. Thankfully, he arrived at the same time Brenda rushed in, travel-worn and exhausted. As soon as she saw Shawn, her expression turned cold. "Didn't I tell you to stop looking for Yvonne? Why are you still pestering her?" "She's my wife. Why can't I look for her?" Shawn retorted. Brenda scoffed. "You're divorced," she reminded him. "You signed the papers yourself. Do you need t