Chapter 607

Cecily could barely hide the trace of jealousy in her eyes. Shannon was exactly the reason. If not for her, Benjamin wouldn't have revoked even that last bit of affection level. Sensing her hostile gaze, Shannon turned and met Cecily's hateful stare. Unlike before when she would have ignored it, she shot back a sharp glare. Cecily's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her head. Shannon paid no further attention to her when she saw her back down. She got up and walked over to Benjamin. After hesitating briefly, she muttered, "Why are you here?" Benjamin looked down slightly and noticed that she wasn't embarrassed or surprised. Instead, her expression was a mix of disapproval and conflict, but there was a hint of docility about her. His gaze softened as he replied, "Hector said your family wants to see me." Then, he added, "You were being questioned. I need to take responsibility." Yes, responsibility. He had allowed it when they had been misunderstood as mystic part