Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Heartbreak Prescription: Kabanata 1011 - Kabanata 1020

Shaun replied, [Is that so?]Just three simple words, but they carried his usual cool, commanding vibe—with a touch of something softer, more caring.Halsey answered, [Yes, I promise!]After that, Shaun didn't reply anymore.Putting her phone down, Halsey focused on her book. Before she knew it, it was time for class."Halsey, let's go. Class is starting."She stood up and said, "Coming."The lecture hall was packed this afternoon—everyone was there to see the rising business star.Halsey couldn't help but be impressed by just how popular this business star was.Right before class started, she pulled out her phone again and sent Shaun a text. [What are you doing right now?]No reply.Why wasn't he answering? Probably busy.Just then, one of her female classmates exclaimed, "Halsey, stop texting! Look, the business star is here!"The room buzzed. "He's here! Look!""Is he hot?""Where is he? I don't see him!"Then a tall, handsome figure walked in, and the whole lecture

Shaun called out Halsey's name.Suddenly, every single person in the lecture hall turned their eyes to her like a spotlight.The girls next to her nudged excitedly, "Halsey, Mr. Lane is calling you!""How come he remembers your name?"Halsey just stood there, not sure what to make of it.Shaun looked right at her and asked, "Halsey, what do you think love is?"He wanted to know what love meant to her.She thought for a moment and then answered seriously, "I think love is the attraction between two people, like a rush of hormones. It's about appreciating each other and feeling that spark."Shaun's thin lips curled slightly, and his voice dropped low and smooth. "Actually, love is just oxytocin and dopamine. When people connect, hormones kick in, making us experience what we call love—but it's really just an illusion."Halsey blinked. She had heard a lot of takes on love before, but this was the first time she heard it described as oxytocin and dopamine.She raised an eyebrow.

"Alright," Shaun replied with a smile. "I'll do whatever you say."Halsey pressed the button and answered her phone. On the other end, a girl's cheerful voice came through. "Did you already leave campus?""Yes, I was about to head out. Why?" Halsey asked."Do you have time tonight? Let's have dinner together."The girl was inviting her out.But Halsey already had plans for tonight, so she had to turn her down gently. "I'm sorry, I can't tonight. I've already got something planned. How about next time? Dinner will be on me then."The girl sighed, disappointed. "That's such a shame. We were all planning to find a way to get Mr. Lane's number tonight."Get Shaun's number?Halsey immediately looked up at him. He was already watching her, his dark eyes full of focus and intensity, and she felt herself falling straight into them."You all want Mr. Lane's number?" Halsey asked. "But doesn't he already have a girlfriend?""Yeah, but just because he has a girlfriend doesn't mean we do

"Great," Calvin said softly. "I'm glad you remember. See you tonight."After hanging up, Shaun looked straight at Halsey. "So you've got plans with Calvin tonight?"She nodded. "Yeah. I ran into him on campus today. Honestly, I wouldn't even be at Anteoch University if he hadn't helped me, so I want to take him out to dinner to say thank you."Shaun knew Halsey didn't think of Calvin as more than friends, but it was obvious that the guy fancied her.In their world, heiresses born into powerful families like Halsey were always at the center of marriage alliances and competition.Still, Shaun didn't stop her. Halsey was a person, not some toy. She had her own life, her own space, and her own friends. Even if some of those friends happened to be guys, and even if it rubbed him the wrong way, he would suck it up because he knew love meant being patient and understanding. After all, he wanted forever with her."Then, would you mind if there was one more person tonight?" he asked sud

Halsey told Calvin straight up that she really loved Shaun.Outside the door, Shaun's lips curved into a small smile. He had known all along—he always had.Calvin, on the other hand, was stunned. He had planned to tell Halsey what he really felt tonight. If the families could arrange for them to be engaged, it would've been perfect. But now, it was clear that Halsey was taken.Halsey placed her hand gently on her lower belly, her delicate features glowing with maternal warmth. "Besides, I'm pregnant. Shaun and I are already over five months along."Calvin's eyes widened. Halsey was so slim, and with her loose dress, it was impossible to tell she was expecting.Still, Calvin was the type who could accept things gracefully. He gave a small, bitter smile. "I see. Congratulations."Halsey returned the smile. "Thank you. I'm really glad to have a friend like you."She had excellent timing and tact. By being honest before Calvin could confess, she spared him any embarrassment, prese