Return, My Love: Wooing the Neglected Ex-Wife - Chapter 520

Chapter 520:

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The sunlight streamed down, gently illuminating him and casting a warm glow over his skin. His eyes sparkled, reflecting an almost magical allure. For a moment, Katherine was transported back to high school, recalling how the girls in her class would eagerly discuss a dashing senior who had captured their imaginations. She had once gone over to investigate and found it was none other than Shawn.

But she hadn’t been disappointed—Shawn was undeniably handsome.

Back then, he wore his school uniform, sitting by the window, twirling a pen while deep in thought. It was a habit he still had, even to this day.

Over the years, Shawn’s youthful features had matured into a strikingly sharp and chiseled face, but Katherine’s perception of him remained rooted in the past—until recently.

“What do you like about me, exactly?” she asked, curiosity creeping into her voice.

“A lot,” Shawn replied without hesitation.

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“You’re sunny and cheerful, and being with you feels easy and carefree. If we were together, life wouldn’t be as complicated as it is for Joelle and Adrian. Your generosity and patience save so much unnecessary trouble.”

Katherine listened intently, a slight flush of embarrassment coloring her cheeks.

“Am I truly that remarkable?” she asked, her voice soft.

“You are,” Shawn replied with a warm, confident smile. “Those unfortunate suitors you dated in the past never recognized your true value. Only I truly understand how exceptional you are.”

“Stop flattering me!” Katherine said, her tone light but with an edge of discomfort. She glanced at her watch, her expression shifting with urgency. “I must take my leave; I have a client meeting scheduled for this afternoon. Farewell!” She hastily gathered the documents scattered across the table.

Shawn observed her, acutely aware of her tendencies. Her evasion of his question was unmistakably a subtle form of avoidance. She was avoiding her own heart.

Avoidance was certainly preferable to outright rejection. Shawn did not rush to leave. Instead, he ordered a cup of coffee and lingered, responding to a few emails on his laptop.

“Shawn?” a melodious female voice called out.

Shawn looked up, meeting a pair of eyes brimming with surprise. It was Lina Riley, his high school classmate and first girlfriend.

In just two seconds, Shawn’s demeanor shifted to one of courteous detachment. His smile became impeccably formal, devoid of warmth.

“Hi,” he said, his voice neutral.

“I thought my eyes were deceiving me,” Lina remarked, settling into the chair that Katherine had recently vacated. “How have you been lately?”

“Pretty good,” Shawn replied, offering a brief smile.

“And you?” he asked, his eyes flicking briefly to Lina’s hand, where a ring once resided. Now, it lay conspicuously bare.

Lina shrugged. “It’s been a long time since I felt this good after the divorce.”

“Good.” Shawn took a sip of his coffee.

Lina anticipated his inquiry about the divorce, but Shawn remained silent, his expression unreadable. The weight of the silence hung between them, and after a few moments, Lina awkwardly changed the subject.

“I noticed you were talking to someone earlier. Is she your girlfriend?”

“No,” Shawn answered flatly.

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