Chapter 136

The doctors and nurses took Stella for a comprehensive examination, while Haley and Shane stood in the corridor, silent.

Shane held Haley tightly in his arms, his warm palm gently stroking her back, offering silent reassurance.

Though not a word was spoken, the comfort was palpable.

Haley quickly recovered from the shock of the previous scene and looked up at Shane.

"Mr. Ford, can I ask you a question?" she said.

Shane lowered his gaze, meeting Haley's clear, questioning eyes, with a hint of gentleness in his gaze.

"Yeah, go ahead and ask," he replied.

Haley hesitated for a moment, lightly biting her lip with her pearly white teeth, as if unsure whether to ask.

Seeing her hesitation, Shane smirked. "If you're not sure, you don't have to ask right now."

Haley shook her head and voiced her doubts. "Mr. Ford, were you really never together with Stella before?"

Until today, she had been curious about this question, but had never mustered the courage to ask. Everyone had their pri