Chapter 546: Chapter 546



Shawn sighed, never once perceiving it as a significant issue. Even if the child were an unfamiliar face, it was entirely commonplace for him to attend to a child under the age of five.

“I just think you don’t need to be so serious. I’ve never requested that you keep your distance from Bobby because I have faith in you. Do you not trust me?”

Katherine was rendered speechless, her typically sharp wit momentarily abandoning her. She did have trust in Shawn, but he hadn’t provided her with sufficient reassurance.

Having known Shawn for many years, Katherine had witnessed how profoundly Lina had wounded him. For an entire year, he had remained in a state of despondency, using work as a means to numb his pain. Katherine had even joined Joelle in confronting Lina.

Having witnessed Shawn’s affection for another, Katherine instinctively measured herself against his past, leaving her feeling uncomfortable.

“Are you really over Lina?” she asked.

Shawn drew Katherine’s hand closer, his tone tender. “I’m not that pathetic. She betrayed me back then, so why would I still have feelings for her?”

This response didn’t entirely appease Katherine. What she longed to hear was Shawn unequivocally stating that he no longer had any feelings for Lina, not merely because she had wronged him.

Shawn wrapped his arm around her waist, believing that Katherine’s lingering dissatisfaction was simply a matter of pride. He flattered her with his words until she was ultimately placated.

“Can we talk about you and Bobby now?” he asked.

Katherine frowned, leaning away from Shawn. “You know that Bobby and I are merely friends.”

Shawn’s smile dimmed slightly, but he maintained his composure. “Friends? Then why did everyone say that Bobby called off his engagement because of you? Are you really that charming?”

Katherine lifted her chin. “What else?”

“Sure, sure.”

Shawn noticed Katherine’s collar was partially flipped up. While playfully teasing her, he assisted in straightening it.

Shawn was typically composed and patient, often allowing Katherine to have her way during trivial disputes. He would avoid lingering on her mistakes, reserving them for a more significant confrontation. But once Shawn became angry, he would endlessly resurrect old grievances, his wrath consuming him.

Katherine sensed that if she didn’t clarify things adequately, Shawn would hold it against her in the future.

“Bobby never intended to get married in the first place. He tried to convince that girl many times, but she remained steadfast, insisting on marrying him. Bobby felt trapped and blurted out that he had secretly been in love with me for years, which made her leave.”

“Okay.” Shawn smiled at Katherine, their faces mere inches apart.

Katherine could sense that his smile was not sincere. Shawn was a shrewd strategist, striking without warning. His striking visage enveloped Katherine’s field of vision, causing her scalp to prickle with anxiety, apprehensive that she might aggravate him further.

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