Chapter 529

Hearing the helplessness in Haley's voice, Shane felt a pang in his heart. He quickly reached out and held her hand.

"Haley, don't think too much about it. It's Joe's loss if he doesn't recognize you as his daughter. You are the best girl in the world."

Feeling the warmth of his hand, Haley's anxiety gradually subsided. She pressed her lips together and nodded. "I understand, thank you, Mr. Ford."

Shane chuckled. "Thanking me again?"

After a pause, a mischievous smile curved his lips. "A hundred thank-yous don't compare to one 'hubby'."

Haley's face flushed, and despite her embarrassment, she softly whispered, "Thank you... hubby."

After a moment, Haley spoke up again. "Joe said that if I agreed to get Xena out of prison, he'd tell me a secret."

Shane slowly pulled the car over and asked quietly, "Did you agree?"

Haley shook her head. "No, but Joe seemed really angry and said a lot of things."

Shane listened silently, not interrupting her. Although he did not know what Joe had