Chapter 157

Shane was taken aback by her question. He curved his lips into a smile and gently rubbed Haley's hair, his eyes tender and indulgent. "Why would you think that, Haley? I'm good to you simply because you're you."

"Just because... I'm me?" Haley murmured softly.

Shane nodded, his gaze deep, then leaned down to kiss Haley's lips. "You were always meant to be mine, from the very beginning," he whispered.

The statement left Haley puzzled, but before she could ask, Shane lowered his head to kiss her again. Her lips were soft and tender, shimmering in the lamplight with a dewy glow. The sweet scent that was uniquely hers seemed almost addictive.

Shane felt like he could not get enough of kissing her. Haley felt weak all over, lying on the sofa, too scared to make a single move. Her fair cheeks now tinged with a delicate blush, radiating a mesmerizing allure that was irresistible.

Shane buried his face in the crook of her neck, gently nuzzling her cheek with his. Gradually, the room fell