Chapter 151

"It seems like you're not doing too well. Did you not rest well last night?" Although Shane still appeared indifferent on the surface, his tone was filled with concern and care. Haley was immersed in guilt, her brows tightly furrowed. She pursed her lips, feeling overwhelmed with apology, making it hard for her to breathe.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Ford."

Shane sat down beside her, but instead of getting close as usual, he maintained some distance. After a moment of silence, he asked her, "Haley, are you afraid of me?"

Haley hurriedly denied, "No, I'm not!" How could she be afraid of Mr. Ford when he was so kind to her?

"Then why are you avoiding me? Since last night, you've been avoiding me. Can you tell me what happened? Did I do something wrong?"

Haley nervously swallowed, lips pressed tightly together, saying nothing. It was not fear or avoidance, just worry.

She was worried that she would repeat her mother's mistakes. Initially, although Haley's father married her mother, his heart