"No matter how cruel the truth is, I want you to tell me. I don't want to find out from someone else."

Gale shut her eyes.

Slowly, she started to relax into his embrace.

Gale asked, "Are you sure you want to listen? You won't pursue it, and you won't get angry?"

"Yes."

Gale was a bit hesitant.

If it were just herself, then she would have already said it. There was nothing much to hide.

Since she did it, she would admit to it.

However, this involved Aurum.

The thought had just flashed in Gale's mind when Shawn said, "Did Aurum help you?"

Why did this man seem like he could read minds?

Gale did not say anything.

Shawn continued, "I won't touch him, and I won't get angry at him. Galey, I just want to know what happened."

"Why do you want to know this so suddenly?"

Shawn's lips were against her skin. "I told you, I want us to treat each other honestly. I want to get over any lingering issues. Galey, this is the only thing I haven't been able to get over when it comes to you.