Chapter 386 Shawn Is Truly a Piece of Work
“Mom, why are you here?” Shawn asked in a low voice, clearly flustered.
He was afraid of his mother,
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Maybe it was something that had taken root in him since childhood–an emotional scar he never really outgrew.
“If I hadn’t shown up, I wouldn’t have known you took such a long sick leave! Have you lost your mind? You worked so hard to get into the company, and now you’re quitting on your own? What are you even thinking? Trash.”
Serena’s voice rose with every word, tearing into Shawn with cruel precision. She belittled him like he was nothing.
“I spent years raising you, sacrificing everything for you, and this is what I get? A son who takes time off the moment he doesn’t feel well?”
It didn’t seem like she cared one bit about his health. All she saw was her struggle–something she wore like a badge of honor, only to use it as a chain around his neck.
Shawn’s face turned pale. Clearly, he didn’t want Kelly to witness this humiliating side of him. He forced a bitter smile and said, “Kelly, you should head back. I’m sorry. I appreciate everything you have done for me today.”
His voice was stiff, and so was his posture–unlike the times he’d feigned weakness before. This time, the helplessness seemed real.
Serena kept going, her anger unrelenting. She also had a habit of hitting him–it wasn’t hard to guess that Shawn had grown up with her hands flying more often than not.
“I’m Shawn’s doctor,” Kelly suddenly said, stepping between them, her voice calm but firm. “I’m responsible for his physical and emotional well–being. Ma’am, ever since he got back, you haven’t stopped yelling. And now you’re hitting my patient? I don’t care what your reason is–please leave. Now.”
She turned slightly, still shielding Shawn. “He’s a grown man. Stop using this toxic, manipulative parenting style to control him. Yes, raising a child is hard, but you made the decision to have him. That was your responsibility–not a reason to exploit him.“/
Kelly frowned and looked over her shoulder at Shawn. “He’s already doing great. You’ve gained plenty of attention and pride from his success. You can’t have it both ways.”
Shawn stood frozen, his fingertips going numb.
He couldn’t take his eyes off Kelly. In that moment, everything else just blurred into the background.
People are strange occasionally. So are feelings.
When you truly fall for someone, everything about them seems to glow.
Kelly was brave, and she was glowing. From the first time Shawn had seen h.. standing by the roadside years ago, he’d been drawn to her.
He’d once confessed in an interview that his first crush had been someone he only saw once. But he had said, with certainty, that the girl from that fleeting moment was his first love.
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She was the only one who’d ever made his heart race before he knew what desire or ambition even meant.
But he was always lacking when it came to love. Insecure. He lacked confidence in his own abilities.
By the time he believed he was finally worthy of her and they reunited, Kelly already belonged to someone
else.
And yet she continued to glow before his eyes.
It was true that Shawn had tried to use her. It was also truc he had fallen for her and wanted to steal her away. But more than anything, he had developed feelings for her that he should never have allowed to grow.
Serena glared at his son furiously. She noticed his gaze and followed it. When she saw that all of Shawn’s attention was fixed on Kelly, she got even angrier. “Shawn! Get inside. Now.”
She knew exactly who Kelly was–Zev’s wife. Serena dared not fall out with her just yet. After all, she was Wade’s granddaughter–in–law.
Instead, this woman, who was adept with people skills, turned all her fury on Shawn.
“Sorry, but you’ll be the one leaving. Let’s go inside,” Kelly said, calmly raising her hand to block Serena’s path.
She had experience dealing with the likes of Serena–thanks to her Dawn. And when it came to women like this, reasoning didn’t work.
But Serena was easier to handle than Dawn. Because Serena cared about her image. She was a socialite–her reputation mattered more than anything.
“If you won’t leave,” Kelly continued, pulling out her phone, “I’ll just start a livestream and show everyone the brilliant business prodigy and his real upbringing.”
Serena’s face went dark. She clenched her fists, furious but restrained. Her polished manners told her not to lose it in public, so she simply walked away, seething.
Shawn hadn’t said a word throughout the entire exchange, but strangely, he felt a wave of satisfaction.
It was the most rebellious thing he’d ever done in his life.
Even though he hadn’t been the one to speak out, he hadn’t stopped Kelly from doing it either.
And that felt good. Really good.
“Thank you, Kelly.” Shawn smiled at her, and for once, the gratitude in his voice was real.
Timidly, he lifted his hand and offered, “Would you stay for dinner?”
Before Kelly could answer, a familiar voice piped in. “Mind if I join you guys?” Zev stepped out sneakily.
Kelly narrowed her eyes at him. Wasn’t he supposed to have the day off? Judging by the way he appeared, it looked like he’d been eavesdropping the whole time. He wouldn’t do someth so lame, would he?
Zev smugly wrapped an arm around Kelly and shot Shawn a warning look. “I cook dinner at home. And you don’t exactly look like someone who knows his way around a kitchen. But hey, I’ll lower myself just this once–how about I whip up something for you?”
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Shawn glared sinisterly at him. “You’re really a pain to look at.”
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Zey turned to Kelly and mocked, “You have an eye problem? Darling, let’s book him an appointment with an eye doctor. I’ll take him tomorrow.” He jabbed cockily.
Kelly tried to drag Zev away as she instructed Shawn. “Eat something light tonight, alright? Let the housekeeper-”
“Kelly, if you leave now, my mom’s just going to come storming back in,” Shawn put on his show of being pitiful. “Could you stay and cook me one meal? I don’t trust the maid.”
Kelly sighed. There was no way she could say no to that.
Zev’s eyes nearly popped out of his eye socket. He’d never met a guy who acted this fake. “My wife’s too precious for this. I’ll cook!”
And don’t worry–I’ll make sure the food won’t kill you.
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