Chapter 23. Owning.

“Cheryl,” Shawn called, his voice giving a hint of fear.

“What are you doing out here?” She asked as Shawn realized she didn’t catch in on what he was saying earlier on the phone. He chuckled lightly and walked up to her. “Problem at work,”

“Oh…” Cherly nodded lightly. “Come on in, it’s cold out here,”

Shawn nodded as she opened the door and walked in. Shawn trailed after her. “The doctor said Andrew’s better now,” he said, his voice filled with relief.

"Yeah, thankfully," Cheryl replied, turning to look at him.

"About work..." she began, and Shawn felt a sudden chill in his hand. "Is everything okay?" She raised an eyebrow, concern etched on her face.

"Yeah," he replied almost immediately, shrugging it off. Cheryl paused and turned to walk away, but then swiftly turned back to face him. "Helen told me you sent a proposal to the company. And..." Cheryl paused, licking her lips. "I rejected it," she confessed, a tinge of guilt in her voice.

"It's fine," Shawn reassured her with a cool