The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 415

Declan froze, his body going rigid.

Hailey blinked, looking up at him. "Declan, does this mean I'm your girlfriend now?"

Declan tensed.

"Only people in a relationship can do things like this. Now that I'm your girlfriend... does that mean you're my boyfriend?" Hailey continued.

It was as though a bucket of cold water had been dumped on Declan, instantly extinguishing the heat of the moment. He slowly started to pull away, loosening his hold on her.

But Hailey wasn't letting him go. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him back toward her. Her red lips pouted as she spoke. "What does this mean? If you don't want to date me, then why did you kiss me? Are you just playing with me?"

Declan swallowed hard, struggling against her sweet scent. "Sorry."

The simplicity of his apology stung, and Hailey felt a surge of frustration. Was he saying he didn't want her?

"Don't you like me?" she asked.

Declan remained silent.

Hailey leaned in closer, her eyes sparkling with a mixture of vulnerability and playfulness. "Why don't you like me? Am I not pretty enough? Not gentle enough? Not obedient enough? Tell me, and I'll change."

instinctively tried to pull her hand away from his neck,

like

only stand there

was bold and determined, clearly set

Declan had just managed to push aside reignited within him. At that very moment, a bright

the

quickly withdrew her hand,

to step

then, something soft brushed against his palm-it was Hailey's hand, reaching out to

held his hand

hesitated for a

noticed and smiled. "Are you two

immediately replied, "Yes, he's

felt his frustration

exited the hotel, and Declan hailed a

home. Why are you coming

Didn't you say you

tone was hoarse as he asked, "Do you even know how to help

can teach me. I'm

Her almond-shaped eyes were

the contrast of black and