Chapter 1842

"Well, you weren't sleeping by my side and sneaked away." Shawn tightened his grip on her. "Without you by my side, I can't sleep either." He could only sleep if he smelled her familiar scent and had her petite frame in his arms. He needed to be reassured to drift into slumber. He woke up only to find Gale was not there, leaving him grasping at air. At that moment, Shawn's heart sank. Where did she go? Did she quietly slip away? Shawn lowered his head to her ear and whispered, "Galey, I've told you don't leave me without a word. I'm afraid you'll disappear without a trace, like four years ago." Plus, considering what had just happened, Shawn was constantly in a state of worry and vigilance. Luckily, he saw her silhouette by the door. Shawn finally settled completely. She was still within his sight. "I... just came out for a walk to soak up some sun. I didn't expect Aurum to show up, so I chatted with him for a bit," Gale said. "Yeah, I heard." Shawn raised his eyes, looking at A