?<strong>Chapter 518:</strong>


    “Isn’t it Lily?”


    “I don’t know.” After saying that, Katherine headed upstairs. Agate and Turner exchanged nces, sensing something in her response but refrained from probing further.


    “Let’s not bother her anymore. She’s probably too tired from work to care about who Shawn likes,” Turner suggested.


    “So Shawn does have his eyes on someone? That makes me even more curious,” Agate muttered, sitting on the sofa. “He’s an adult now, and with his parents gone, he may not have anyone to turn to for rtionship advice.”


    Just then, thendline phone on the end table beside her started ringing.


    Agate picked it up and spoke into the receiver.


    “Hello?”


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    “Mrs. Nash, it’s me.”


    “Shawn, it’s sote. Why did you call?”


    “Is Katherine home?”


    “She just got back.”


    “How does she seem?”


    “Uh, she…” Agate trailed off, ncing upstairs at Katherine’s room and recalling her reaction earlier. Then, realization struck. “She’s fine, but I gotta ask. Is the girl you like actually my daughter?”


    “Yes, Mrs. Nash,” Shawn said, confirming Agate’s suspicion.


    “Oh my God!” Agate eximed, covering her mouth in pure surprise and delight. The kid she had watched grow up had feelings for her daughter? What a revtion!


    “Are you serious?”


    “Mrs. Nash, you know I’d never joke about something like this. I like Katherine, and from the day I realized my feelings, my heart has been set on marrying her.”


    Agate could barely contain the wave of excitement his confession stirred in her.


    Shawn continued politely, “But I’d like you to keep this between us for now. I want Katherine to like me because she genuinely feels the same, not because she’s being pressured to reciprocate my feelings. I hope you understand that.”


    “Of course, Shawn. Don’t worry.


    After hanging up, Agate eagerly leaned forward and whispered.


    Katherine neither confirmed nor denied the im. Over these days, she had sorted out her feelings. While she was not entirely averse to the idea of pursuing something with Shawn, she found herself unable to surmount the lingering betrayal of his deception.


    The only means by which she could alleviate her inner turmoil was by immersing herself in the pursuit of financial gain. Seizing the opportunity presented by Shawn, Katherine entrusted him with several project proposals for his thorough evaluation.


    Shawn assisted her in discerning which proposals were viable investment opportunities and which were cleverly disguised scams. They engaged in lively conversation at the rooftop lounge, the sun’s gentle warmth enveloping them from above. Katherine removed her trench coat, unveiling a white knitted sweater beneath.


    Shawn followed suit, shedding his suit jacket to reveal a crisp white shirt underneath.


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