My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 577 Are You Reluctant to Send Me Off?

"The flight will make a three-hour stopover in Bryxton, so I'll come home and see you, okay? I'll be there when you

wake up, so don't fret." Shawn said.

However, I tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep. Hence, I went to the living room and decided to wait

until 2.00AM to head to the airport. Ultimately, I chose to go to the airport instead because it would take Shawn

over an hour to drive to our house. Moreover, our time spent together would be reduced significantly. Wouldn't it be

better if I met him at the airport instead? At least we could spend at least two hours together. I couldn't help but

feel overjoyed at the prospect of seeing him again and snuggling into his embrace.

While waiting for the time to pass in the living room, Clair came down to get Florence a glass of water. "Why aren't

you asleep yet, Ree?"

"I'm going to the airport later," I answered.

"Why are you going to the airport in the middle of the night?" he questioned dubiously.

"To see my love, of course!" I replied while tilting my head.

When Clair saw how excited I was, he was taken aback momentarily before making a remark. "You do like him a

lot."

"Of course. Why would I get married to him if I didn't?"

He suddenly sat beside me and brought up the past. "You used to love Nicholas a lot, too, back then. Remember

that day when you called me to let go of him? I wanted to vent my rage on the Forgers because of you, but you told

me to try to get along with him. I remember what you told me that day. You told me to let go of the grudge; no

matter what happens, it doesn't matter. Your voice back then… I could tell you loved him, but you sounded dejected

and unhappy. Hey! Look at you now! You seem so excited to meet Shawn. I understand your feelings, and I can tell

you're really happy. I'm so glad you found your true happiness, Ree."

Clair had always been sincere with me. He had a solemn expression when he said those words, so I chuckled to

lighten the mood. "Did you just find out?"

Then, he ruffled my hair and apologized, "I'm sorry, Ree. I've always thought I was being considerate and doing

everything for your own good, but I ignored your feelings. You never wanted Nicholas but rather love, and you have

received that from Shawn. My words last night hurt you deeply. So, don't worry; I promise to collaborate with

Nicholas but never oppose Shawn because he is my brother-in-law."

I was shocked to hear him say that. "I thought I couldn't persuade you anymore."

"A businessman values profits, but everything comes and goes in this industry. We don't have to end up in a lose-

lose situation. I hope I can still get along with him."

Moved by his words, I hugged him. "Thank you, Clair."

"I was too stubborn before this, Ree."

"Don't be stubborn to Florence, too."

Clair froze for a moment upon hearing my advice. "Okay, I won't."

He continued to converse with me for a while longer before going upstairs with a glass of water. While waiting in

the living room, I figured it was still early, and Shawn might not have had a warm meal yet, so I went into the

kitchen and grabbed a lunchbox. Since I still had time, I found some ingredients and cooked him a stew. The only

ingredients I could find were fish and radishes, so I decided to cook fish stew. Once the fish stew had finished

cooking, I let it boil over low heat. An hour later, I cooked some other dishes and packed them in different

compartments in the lunchbox.

On my way to the airport, I texted Shawn so he could read it when he arrived. Then, I went straight to the VIP

lounge. When I opened the door, his head was hung low, and his eyes were closed. I slowly approached him to

gently caress his face, and he opened his eyes warily. When he noticed it was me, he rubbed his face against my

palms and called my name. "Hi, Ray." He rarely showed such a tender side of him.

With red eyes, I replied to him, "Hey, Shawn."

"Hmm, what's that you're holding?"

Immediately, I asked, "Have you eaten?" Then, I opened the lunchbox and explained to him, "I thought you might

be hungry, so I made some food for you."

Hearing that, Shawn smiled contently and uttered in a baritone voice, "You're the only one who'll make me home-

cooked food, so thank you. Is this fish stew?"

"Yup. Try it." After that, I poured it out for him.

After taking a sip, he praised, "Tastes great!"

"Come on and try the other dishes, Sunny."

After Shawn had his meal leisurely, I cleared the lunchbox and quickly snuggled into his embrace. I then pouted. "I

understand why absence makes the heart grow fonder now. I really, really wanted to hug you, Shawn."

His arms that were on my waist tightened as he pulled me closer to him. I sat on his lap and smothered him with

kisses on the lips and cheeks, and he allowed me to do so while narrowing his eyes. After a while, I let go of him and

wrapped my arms around his neck. "Are you tired?"

"Yeah. I didn't get enough sleep today."

"You can't always stay up late, Sunny."

"My working and resting schedule is fairly consistent, but I've been swamped with work recently. I'll get to rest after

this," Shawn explained to me patiently.

It was rare for him to exhibit patience. He only did so with me, so I cherished and appreciated his perseverance in

answering my questions.

"Does Ree listen to you lately?"

There was no doubt in my mind that he was referring to River. Although we share the same nickname, he always

called me Ray and our daughter Ree.

"Mmhm. Skyler is also becoming active these days."

"He's always been a little quiet."

"He takes after his father," I remarked.

Shawn went silent when he heard that.

"What's wrong?" I asked him curiously.

"Do you hate that I'm quiet?"

"Huh? No, I didn't mean that."

Shawn hugged me tighter. "Okay. As long as you like it."

I was speechless at that. Is he being petty?

Then, I kissed him on the cheeks and resumed our conversation. Before we knew it, two hours passed in a flash.

When it was time to part ways, I was reluctant to let go of him. I wanted to leave after he boarded the plane.

"You better go," he told me.

After hearing that, I left because he might be worried about me.

At the airport entrance, I suddenly felt something heavy in my chest. It was mainly because we wouldn't see each

other for a month. I couldn't stand to see Shawn leave! Furthermore, I really cherished every moment I spent with

him. "What should I do, Sunny?"

On the other hand, Bryxton had always had wet and humid weather. It was even more so during summer. When I

arrived at the airport, the sky was still clear, but two hours later, when I left the airport, the sky was covered in

clouds, and rain started to drizzle. I stood silently at the entrance for a long time, trying to relieve my emotions. I

couldn't help but be reminded of the short amount of precious time we spent together earlier.

Then, I stayed in the airport for some time, wanting to wait until Shawn's flight departed, but suddenly, I heard his

cold but tender voice calling my name. "Ray."

I turned around abruptly to look at him.

With a smile, he inquired, "Why are you still here?"

Why is he asking that when he knows how I felt? "I—" I choked and suddenly felt aggrieved.

Afterward, Shawn strode toward me in the direction of the wind and stood before me. As he tucked a few strands of

hair behind my ear, I could tell the contrast between his gaze's coolness and his actions' tenderness.

"Are you reluctant to send me off?"

I bit my lips and stared at the ground. Suddenly, he pulled me into his embrace and hugged me tightly. In a gentle

voice, he offered, "If you're so reluctant to send me off, would you like to come with me?"