Chapter 49

Ever since Shawn went abroad, Kathleen had returned to her place. Her marriage to Shawn felt like a dream. When she woke up, it was just gone, leaving nothing behind. Shawn was a decent guy. But she was realistic. She knew he had no feelings for her and even disliked her. But that didn't matter. All she wished for was that Shawn would live. Now that her wish was fulfilled, she felt content. April's weather was turning drier, flowers bloomed and withered in the blink of an eye. Kathleen went about her routine—commuting to work, shopping on weekends, and dining out with colleagues. Chelsey had asked if Kathleen received any compensation from the divorce agreement. "I didn't ask for any." Kathleen told Jeremy exactly that later on the phone as she refused the settlement money. Shawn had never hurt her, and nothing ever happened between them. Besides, Judy had already given her quite a bit when they married. That money she wouldn't give back. What she deserved, she'd take. But