Chapter 851
Chapter851
Tonight Halsey wore a blacks at in slip dress that perfectly showed off her graceful youthful figure Her hair was styled in loose waves giving her a relaxed yet elegant look On her delicate oval face she wore light refined makeup adding a touch of feminine charm to her naturally soft beauty
Madeline gently nudged Halsey forward making her blush a little She glanced at Shaun and said Hey
ShaunlookeddeeplyatHalsey,stunnedbythisnew,alluringsideofher thathehadneverseenbefore.Hecouldn’ttakehiseyesoffher.
Madeline burst out laughing She stalking to you Shaun
After being called a few times Shaun finally snapped out of it and cleared his throat
Madeline teased She looks so gorgeous tonight that you re totally stunned huh
Feeling Shaun s intense gaze Halsey s cheeks flushed red
Patricia smiled warmly Come on S it down
Halsey and Madeline took their seats
Madeline looked at Shaun You still haven t answered my question Isn t Halsey beautiful
Shaun nodded honestly as he looked at Halsey She is
Madeline giggled softly
Halsey felt her face burning
The waiter started bringing the food Cyril glanced at Shaun and asked Do you have a partner
“I’msinglenow,”Shaunreplied.Thenheadded,”Threeyearsago,Igotbadlyinjuredinthe face.Chelseaisadoctor,soshe’sbeenbymysideallthistime.Ourrelationshipisstrictlydoctorandpatient.”
Halsey s heart skipped Was he explaining this to her
So Chelsea was just his doctor
Patricia s eyes were fixed on Shaun s mask What happened to your face
Madelinewascurioustoo.”Yeah,whydoyoualwayswear thatmask?Yourface…”
Shaun paused before saying I was hurt before but it s better now
Hedidn’twanttotalkmoreabouthisface,soCyrilchangedthe subject,steeringtheconversationtowardbusinessmatters.
‘Halsey lookedatShaun’sfacebeneaththemask.Evenifhedidn’tsayit,shecouldtellhecared
boutit.
He used to be so handsome but now his face was completely ruined
WhenShaunturnedhishead,hiseyesmetHalsey’s.Shewaslookingathimwithasoft,pityinggaze,likeshewaswatchingawoundedlittle animal.Hereyesweregentle,fullofcompassion.
Shaun froze feeling like apart of his heart sank
Catching his gaze Halsey quickly looked away
Right then her phone buzzed with a text
ItwasfromShaun.
Halsey opened it Shaun s message read Why are you staring at me like that
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Her parents and Madeline were at the same table but Shaun sent Her a text
Her face warmed She wanted to reply but then Cyril raised his glass
Mr Lane thankyou for helping Lincoln Enterprise this time This is for you
Halsey quickly put away her phone and lifted her glass She looked at Shaun Thankyou Mr Lane
Shaunsmiledfaintly.
Thedinnerwentbyquickly.Outsidethehotel,Cyrilsaid,”Mr.LaneandIbothhadsomedrinks,sowecan’tdrive.We’llhavethesecretarydrive.Halsey, Maddy,youtwocan-
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Madeline linked her arm with Halsey s We ll take Shaun scar
Patricia nodded Okay Let s all get in
Shaun Halsey and Madeline walked over to the luxury car
Shaun handed the keys to Martin You drive