Chapter 100

Once the owner left, Kathleen took a seat, looked over at Shawn, and offered him a bowl of soup. She recalled how Shawn hadn't humiliated her in front of Sarah. Feeling generally cheerful, she was open to making amends with him. They ate quietly. Occasionally, Shawn's phone screen would light up, but he merely glanced at it, not opening any messages. Kathleen assumed the messages weren't from Sarah. She didn't think Sarah would reach out to Shawn so quickly. Eventually, the phone stopped lighting up. The meal was peaceful. After finishing their meal, Shawn and Kathleen left the restaurant together. Shawn went inside to settle the bill while Kathleen waited outside. Coincidentally, Sarah exited with a group of friends. Their eyes met briefly, and Sarah's gaze was icy. Kathleen just looked away, uninterested. After saying goodbye to her friends, Sarah turned back after a few steps. By then, Shawn had come out and was approaching Kathleen. Sarah's eyes became teary. She then got