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."

away from his neck, but Hailey

I like you," she

stand there in

determined, clearly set

within him. At that very moment, a bright

free to go now," the technician

quickly withdrew her

turned to

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

his hand

hesitated for

two a couple?

"Yes,

felt his frustration buid

of them exited the hotel, and Declan hailed a taxi. Hailey followed and

at her. "I'm heading home. Why are you coming

care of you. Didn't you say you were drugged?

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

I'm a quick learner," Hailey

Her almond-shaped eyes were

the contrast of black and