hapter 368 Going Too Far
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Shawn stood there, looking at Kelly with an innocent expression. “Like I said, because of where I come from, everything I do is wrong. I don’t have any family in this city….
Kelly was taken aback. As Shawn spoke, the sadness in his eyes didn’t seem fake; it was full of bitterness and self–mockery.
At that moment, Kelly probably understood Shawn’s intentions–it was a pity play. He wanted to make her feel sorry for him and slowly move on to his next step.
This man was manipulative, skilled at controlling others, especially women.
“You’re crazy,” Zev said angrily. Shawn’s hypocrisy was difficult to deal with.
“Enough!” Patrick’s voice was low but firm. “Come inside. What’s all this shouting at the door? Don’t make a scene for others to see.”
Zev snorted and grabbed Kelly’s arm to pull her inside.
Kelly glanced back at Shawn, her voice soft as she tried to reassure him. “Come on in.”
Shawn didn’t speak. He stood there, unmoving, looking lost and sad.
Kelly sighed, about to say something more, but Zev yanked her away. “Don’t worry about him.”
After a moment’s thought, Kelly shook off Zev’s hand and walked over to Shawn. “It’s fine. If you’re uncomfortable, you can go home.”
Shawn’s eyes briefly reddened. After staring at Kelly for a long time, he spoke. “Thanks, but I’m fine.”
He didn’t go home. Instead, he obediently followed Kelly toward Patrick’s house.
Zev stood at the door, visibly irritated, and grabbed Kelly forcefully. “I told you not to care about him!”
Shawn stepped forward angrily, positioning himself protectively between Kelly and Zev. “Don’t be so harsh with her. How can you treat her like that?”
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Zev, seething, grabbed Shawn by the collar. “She’s my Honey. Why do you think you can talk to me like that?”
“Just because she’s your wife doesn’t mean you can treat her like that!” Shawn pushed Zev away.
Gary, standing off to the side, was confused. Usually, Zev couldn’t do enough to please Kelly, but today he was so aggressive–it must have been because of Shawn. Shawn was clever and skilled, but Kelly should have seen what was going on. Yet she still let Shawn provoke Zev.
Gary couldn’t help but think that he was getting old and couldn’t understand the mess these three young people were making.
“Enough!” Seeing that things were about to escalate, Gary stepped forward and slapped Zev on the back of
the head.
Zev, frustrated, snapped. “Why didn’t you hit him?”
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Chapter 368 Going Too Far
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Gary glanced at Shawn and gave him a slap on the back of the head too. “You too. Now get inside
Shawn paused for a moment, looking at Gary.
For a brief second, he seemed somewhat moved. At least Gary was fair, treating both him and Zev equally -slapping both of them.
Zev grumbled under his breath, grabbed Kelly’s wrist, and pulled her away.
Kelly struggled to break free. “Zev, you’re hurting me!”
Shawn glared at Zev, ready to say something, but Gary stepped in to stop him.
Gary said in a firm tone, “Stay out of their business. I’ve heard about your abilities with the Wagner Group, but at the end of the day, family is family. Even if Zev has a bad temper, he’s still your brother. You should at least have some consideration for the family’s dignity.”
Shawn lowered his head, not particularly bothered by Gary’s words. “Uncle … I didn’t provoke him. He’s like a mad dog, attacking me every time he sees me.”
“Don’t think I don’t know that Clarissa poached Zev’s people to work for you,” Gary continued. “Whether or not you and Clarissa had a deal, I need to remind you–don’t mess with Clarissa or the Lynches. You don’t want to bring trouble on yourself. You have no idea who’s behind the Lynches, and they’re not people you want to cross.” Gary spoke to Shawn as if he were a younger generation, so his tone was more paternal, but his message was clear.
Shawn didn’t respond but was surprised that Gary was speaking so candidly with him.
“Alright, enough. Go inside,” Gary said, nodding.
Zev dragged Kelly into the downstairs bathroom of Patrick’s house, grabbed her face, and kissed her forcefully. It was an act of revenge.
“Get off!” Kelly frowned, pulling away.
“Honey, you’re scaring me. You’re going too far with this…” Zev looked at her with a pitiful expression. “Honey, look at me. Don’t tell me you don’t feel a bit sorry for me…”
Zev opened his eyes wide, trying to make Kelly see the bloodshot whites of his eyes, hoping to get a little tenderness from her.
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