Chapter 177

"You can't fool me, and I'm not buying into your act!"

Shane glanced at his now empty arms with a hint of resignation. "Okay, no more teasing. What do you feel like eating tonight? Let's go out and celebrate."

Haley blinked, puzzled. "Celebrate what?"

Shane took her hand, planted a kiss on her forehead, and grinned. "Celebrate... a major milestone in our marriage."

Understanding his implication, Haley's eyes softened, and a smile danced in her watery almond eyes.

**

After Shane and Haley left, Xena and James's expressions turned grim.

James could not believe it. How could someone as prominent as his uncle, a man of such stature, attend an event at the school just for Haley?

As the CEO of the Ford Corporation, Shane's schedule was usually packed to the brim. This event was obviously arranged hastily, and the primary reason was that Haley wanted to show off her relationship at school, letting everyone know she had married his uncle.

How had he not realized before that Haley was