Skeletons Of The Marital Closet

Chapter 3

tightly. “Mom, I am sorry I could only come to see you now…” She was surrounded by bodyguards. “Madam, this is President Wood’s order. Please don’t obstruct it.” “I won’t run away, I’ll go back now!” Gale begged bitterly, “Give my mother back…” Gale could only watch helplessly as her mother was taken away. Shawn knew too well where her weakness was. Any attempts to hurt her would be heart-piercing pain. After half an hour, Shawn stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in his CEO’s office with an unlit cigarette between his fingertips. His assistant, Fiona, knocked on the door and said, “President Wood, your wife is here.” “Enter.” Gale walked in with a pale face. Shawn turned his back to her. “You finally came back.” She said humbly, “Let my mother go. You can do whatever you want to me.” “I didn’t want to touch her. Gale, it’s you who was rude.” “Sorry, I was wrong…” Shawn narrowed his eyes. “Do you think apologizing is enough?” Gale clenched her palm tightly, her nails digging in her flesh. “I promise I will never run away again.” How could she ever escape his clutches? The life and death of her parents were all in his hands. What’s more… Gale can only have a chance to investigate the truth of Alex Wood’s death if she stays by his side! Shawn gestured for her to come closer, and she walked