Shawn's hand immediately relaxed. Gale promptly wriggled free, kicked off her shoes, and darted into the bed. She lay down and said, "Let's sleep, good night."

Shawn adjusted his tie, gazing at her helplessly. It was destined to be a sleepless night for him.

He lay down but had not given up on Gale just yet.

He leaned closer, his breath heavy. "Gale, am I being presumptuous? Is our future going to be long?"

She just would not answer. "Guess."

"I dare not guess, afraid of guessing wrong."

"