Bubbling with enthusiasm, Lily responded, âYou know how I am, Shawn. When Iâm into someone, I just dive inâno looking back!â
âCongratulations.â
Lily ruffled her hair.
âAnd congrats to you too. Things with Katherine are heating up, huh? Youâve already met her parents, havenât you?â
Shawn chuckled lightly.
âGet ready for the wedding!â
Ferris seemed eager to interject, and Shawn quickly caught on.
âLily, why donât you go talk to the manager? My brother-in-law owns this place. Heâll probably give you a deal because of me.â
For updates, visit ɢαlá¥ovᥱᥣs.coᥠâWill do!â Lily responded, well aware of who Shawnâs brother-in-law was. Indeed, anyone in their group would appreciate a connection to Adrian. After she departed, Shawn turned to Ferris.
âSomething on your mind?â
Ferris pulled him aside.
âHave you checked in on Lina lately?â
âWhat for? As if I donât have enough to do.â
Ferris pressed on.
âLily had a bad stomachache a few days ago, so I took her to the hospital. While we were there, I saw something shocking about Lina.â
âWasnât it just a minor cut from some glass? Itâs not like it was life-threatening,â Shawn responded, not understanding why Ferris was so concerned.
âWhy are you so hung up on her? Do you have feelings for her or something? If so, donât look to me for advice. If thatâs the kind of girl you want, by all means, pursue her.â
âCome on! Iâm serious! Who would fall for her?â
âThen whatâs the issue?â Shawn flicked his lighter and ignited a cigarette, clearly uninterested.
Ferris explained, âShe was in a terrible state, completely bruised from head to toe. The doctor mentioned she had five broken ribs and a ruptured liver.â
Shawn took a moment to process this, then asked, âWho was responsible for this?â
âWho else?â Ferris replied with a scoff.
âKaleb and his family. You know, her daughter had to watch the whole ordeal unfold.â This triggered a memory for Shawn of a recent call from Lina, where she mentioned that Kaleb had taken her daughter. Was there a link between these dreadful events?
Curious, he asked, âDid she confront Kaleb to get her daughter back?â
âHow did you know? Did she confide in you?â Ferris raised his eyebrows in surprise.
âYes, she did. She pleaded for my help to get her child. I thought she was out of her mind and dismissed her.â
Clicking his tongue, Ferris remarked, âHad you helped her, she might not have faced such brutality at Kalebâs.â
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