Chapter 156

Upon encountering Shane's deep and intense gaze, Haley's heart couldn't help but flutter. Shane was so close, his strikingly handsome face nearly touching hers.

It felt like if he moved his lips slightly, he could kiss her.

She panicked and averted her gaze, the fear in her bones suppressing the hint of emotion, making her subconsciously want to escape. But she forgot, Shane's hand was still tightly gripping hers.

Shane was originally bent over, and when she retreated, his body followed suit, leaning forward. In an instant, Shane's body fell onto the sofa, pressing Haley beneath him.

Time seemed to stand still...

Everything around them fell into silence. The only sound in her ears was the erratic pounding of her heartbeat, louder than ever.

Shane gazed at Haley affectionately, his well-defined fingers unconsciously caressing her fair and delicate cheek. In his deep and ancient eyes, there was years of suppressed, unspoken deep love.

Haley stared blankly into Shane's profou