Chapter 255 - 13: Stolen heart
True to Kayden’s words, the food was really great and not too expensive. And the place was just a few minutes’ walk from the hospital. Shawn stood outside the restaurant, watching the cars pass by with nothing in mind.
He was waiting for Kayden, who was talking with someone inside. He could have left already, but the guy tossed his doctor’s coat on him when he shivered from the early morning breeze. Now, he couldn’t just toss the white coat over the chair and ask someone to watch it over until Kayden took it.
He looked ahead again. Now that he was alone, he started to think of what Athan said. Part of him agreed, but another part was upset that he got scolded over. What made him mad? He wondered with a frown.
He tried to recall what happened to find out...
After Athan brought him clothes and food, Shawn insisted on walking him out. They talked as they walked, and naturally, their conversation led to their engagement.
"About our engagement..." Shawn began, taking a deep breath to gather his thoughts before speaking again. "I’ve decided to go along with it, just enough to put my father at ease." He glanced away. "But only on the surface. My plan is to act like we’re in a good relationship, that I’m considering marriage seriously, to keep up appearances."
Athan’s brows furrowed as he listened, his expression was unreadable. Shawn continued, unaware of the conflicted look forming on Athan’s face.
"If... if you’re okay with it, I’d like your help. I’m still not comfortable at home, but once my father wakes up and recovers, I’ll tell him that I want to live with you, so I can evade going back home. It’s that’s okay with you, of course. But I promise! I won’t interfere with your personal life. If there’s an omega you want to marry or you want to take home, just tell me and I’ll bolt out!" Shawn nervously glanced at Athan, but he froze upon seeing his expression.
Athan’s expression hardened and he obviously looked mad. Shawn was at a loss for words. A long silence fell between them.