Ivy took a while to compose herself. "The penalty is quite high, very high. Even though this amount might not mean much to you and Mr. Wood, but why would you spend this money on me? Besides, I won't accept it."

She did not want to owe such a big favor, especially to someone she just met.

"Don't worry about that; leave it all to my husband. He can definitely handle it." Gale held his hand, intertwining their fingers. "Right, darling?"

"Gale..."

"Good! You agreed!"

Shawn was speechless.

Ivy