Mia jerked and glanced to her side, startled. To her amazement, Shawn sat calmly beside her, engrossed in his work on the MacBook perched on his lap.

"Huh?" Her surprise was palpable.

Wasn't he supposed to be in New York? When did he return?

With a decisive click, Shawn hit the send button, swiftly shutting the laptop before stowing it away. He turned to face his wife. "Why the long face? Did the exams not go well?"

Mia pouted, looking up at him. Aish. Did he think she was a complete ...