Chapter 308

Haley's eyes lit up as she jogged over to Shane.

Shane happened to be getting out of the car, and he opened his arms to embrace Haley tightly. Despite the bustling crowd around them, Shane seemed oblivious, focusing solely on holding Haley close.

Sensing his unusual mood, Haley tilted her head up, her watery eyes meeting his. "Mr. Ford, what's wrong?"

"Haley, you still have me," he replied softly. "So don't be upset because of Joe."

Haley paused for a moment, then understood his words, feeling a warm surge in her heart. She took Shane's hand, interlacing their fingers, and smiled. "You, I'm not sad. I have you and Mom. You guys are my family."

As for Joe, she had long ceased to harbor any hope for him. Without hope, there would be no disappointment.

Hearing her words, Shane finally breathed a sigh of relief. "As long as you think that way. Joe is simply unworthy of being your father. Fortunately, you severed ties with him early on. Otherwise, who knows how much you would have suf