Chapter 1869

That night's events seemed to cast a spell over her, something she could not shake off in this lifetime. Shawn's tone was slightly solemn. "I've said it before, there's something fishy about this. I believe nothing happened between you and Aurum. It's just that I don't have evidence right now. Give me some time, and I can uncover the truth." "What if the truth is that something did happen between me and Aurum?" Gale lifted her head, looking into his eyes. Shawn furrowed his brow. "Why do you always think in the worst possible direction?" "I don't dare to hope for anything because..." The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Gale is always prepared for the worst. That way, even if the worst outcome happened, she could accept it calmly. Watching her like this, Shawn felt nothing but heartache. However, there was nothing he could do. As husband and wife, he felt utterly powerless. Gale noticed the tense atmosphere and changed the subject, "Was I the first person to come