Chapter 516: Chapter 516



Shawn’s hand throbbed painfully.

“Don’t move from here.”

He made his way to the nurse’s station to procure a Band-Aid, glancing back every few seconds to ensure that Katherine remained in place. Once the nurse had expertly bandaged his wound, he returned and grasped Katherine’s hand, leading her to the window.

“Are you jealous?” he asked.

“No.”

Shawn simulated a sense of relief.

“That’s good. Isn’t this precisely what you desired, seeing me and Lily together?”

Shawn’s comment abruptly brought Katherine back to the present.

gⱯlnσν𝒆𝓁s․com takes you to new worlds “Yes, I was the one who introduced you to Lily. Congratulations seem fitting; your relationship has indeed progressed. If I’d known you wanted to see her, I wouldn’t have stayed at the hospital this whole time.”

As Katherine turned to walk away, a strong pull on her arm stopped her, and suddenly, she was wrapped in Shawn’s warm embrace.

Katherine’s initial reaction was to escape, but Shawn’s firm grip immobilized her, her heart racing faster with each passing second.

“You’re clearly jealous, just admit it.”

Angered, Katherine stomped hard on Shawn’s foot, managing to free herself from his grasp. “Shawn, who do you think you are? You can be close to anyone you choose. Do you really think I’d waste my time being jealous of you?”

“It makes no difference whether you admit it or not.”

As Shawn advanced, Katherine retreated until her back hit the wall.

“I can’t accept that you feel nothing for me.” A confident smile played across Shawn’s face.

Katherine detested that smug look, as if he had her cornered like a mouse. Who did he think he was? How much did he presume to know about her? Why did he believe he could understand all her thoughts and actions so effortlessly? Such arrogance.

“Shawn, you think you’re so smart, using Lily to provoke me, manipulating me with your dual identities. Do you feel proud of yourself now?”

To anyone observing, Katherine’s demeanor was unmistakably cold and hostile.

Shawn took a step back, giving Katherine some space.

“I don’t.”

“You don’t?” Katherine locked eyes with Shawn. They were in a shadowy corner where even the faintest light from outside failed to penetrate.

Shawn’s features were sharply defined.

“Then answer me this—are you Frankie?” Shawn’s eyelashes fluttered.

A brief silence ensued, lasting only a couple of seconds, yet it seemed to stretch on forever.

Katherine scoffed derisively. “Is that all you have to say?”

“Katherine…” Shawn reached out for her hand, but she moved away.

“Don’t touch me.”

“Katherine, I made a mistake.”

Katherine inhaled deeply. “You didn’t make a mistake; I was just naive. It’s better we clear the air now. I truly hope you and Lily find happiness together.”

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