Chapter 23

Shawn didn't bother answering since he never cared anyway. Kathleen wondered how he would deal with Ryan this time. She hoped it surely wouldn't be another beating. … That evening, the family watched TV together. After 9:00 pm, Henry stood up. "It's getting late. Let's get some rest." Judy gently looked at Kathleen and Shawn. "Our family isn't too strict. Sleep in as late as you want. No one will disturb you." Kathleen understood the implication and blushed slightly. … After Judy and Henry went back to their room, Kathleen turned to Shawn. "Ready to head to bed?" He switched off the TV, after which she followed him back to the bedroom. Once inside, she began scanning the room for a comfortable spot on the floor. "Let me check if there's an extra blanket in the closet," she said, heading over to check. However, there was nothing. Kathleen frowned. She didn't mind sleeping on the floor, but she feared catching a cold again, especially during the holidays. She stood there look