Female Novel
Chapter 260
Chapter 260
As Shane drove toward the airport, he couldn’t help but think of Liliane, who was currently in thehospital. He knew that once he left, Leah would likely end up in prison. However, he took solace in thefact that Liliane was still legally Billy’s daughter, and he was certain that Billy wouldn’t ignore thesituation.
Shane also felt fortunate that he had given Liliane a card. The money inside would be enough for her tolive the rest of her life without worries. Moreover, Liliane’s true parentage had not been exposed, soBilly wouldn’t abandon her.
Feeling indebted to Liliane, his biological daughter, Shane regretted not having extracted Esther’s heartfrom the beginning to give to Liliane. He couldn’t provide her with a healthy body or a happy marriage,and he felt he owed her the presence of a father.
While driving onto the highway toward the airport, Shane’s phone suddenly rang. Glancing at the callerID, he immediately turned it off.
“Dad, why didn’t you answer the call?” Ben asked.
Shane replied helplessly, “Ben, in my current position, people often approach me for favors. If I helpthem, I compromise my principles. If I refuse, I’m seen as the bad guy. Sometimes it’s easier to justshut off my phone when I don’t want to take those calls.”
“These people are annoying. Why do they ask you for favors? Wouldn’t it be wrong if you helpedthem?” Ben huffed. “I’ll add the number to the blacklist for you, Dad.”
“Silly boy, not everything in the world is black and white. Some things…” Shane looked at the trafficahead and spoke slowly. “Can’t be easily explained.”
Shane’s parents and siblings were all living abroad. He had planned to send his son abroad as well,thinking that it wouldn’t affect him even if something happened to Shane back home. Little did he knowthat Ben had grown up naive, only seeing the facade Shane had put on and believing him to be anhonest and good person.
Shane parked the car at the airport parking lot and hurried inside, holding Ben’s hand. Finally, they metJessica at the check–in counter.
“Mom.”
Jessica handed the passports to Ben and spoke gently. “Ben, please take care of the procedures forus.”
“Sure.” Ben took the passports and smoothly completed the task.
Jessica pulled Shane aside and asked in a calm voice, “Shane, tell me honestly, is your mother reallysick?”
Shane hadn’t expected his wife to sense that something was wrong. He held her hand and led her tothe side. “Honey, it’s complicated. I’ll explain everything once we’re on board.”novelbin
“Shane Hoyer, I can turn a blind eye to your affair, but I’m warning you. If you dare hurt my sonbecause of what you did, I-”
Shane hugged Jessica and softly reassured her, “Everything will be alright. Trust me. Once we’reabroad, everything will be fine-”
Before Shane could finish his sentence, his gaze froze when he saw a familiar man standing next toBen. His blood ran cold as his body stiffened, leaving him unable to utter a word.
Standing beside Ben Bradley nonchalantly waved at Shane, his eyes filled with a warning and a threatthat made Shane’s legs feel weak