Chapter 416

Aileen spotted Hailey and excitedly rushed over. "Hailey, you're here!"

"Hello, Mrs. Zamora and Aileen!" Hailey greeted them.

Pamela's expression brightened at the sight of Hailey. "Declan, you should've told me Hailey was coming! We could have prepared more dishes."

Before Declan could explain that Hailey wasn't staying for dinner, Hailey spoke up. "Mrs. Zamora, I'm not picky. As long as there's enough food to fill me up, I'm happy."

"Well then, you'll definitely be well-fed!" Pamela replied.

Everyone shared a lighthearted chuckle.

"I'm going to take a shower," Declan said, heading toward his room.

Once inside, he turned on the shower, letting the cold water rush over him.

The aphrodisiac Adeline had used on him was incredibly potent, and despite his experience, it was hard to shake off its effects.

The cold water splashed against his muscles, droplets scattering in every direction. He slowly closed his eyes, trying to steady himself.

Suddenly, the door creaked open, and Hailey's soft voice rang out. "Declan?"

look

asked me to bring

them in here,"

door keeping them apart. Without

up,"

"Got it."

hung the

his gaze locking on the silhouette of her figure through

body faintly visible. Her long, dark hair tumbled down, casting a

elegantly, exuding a youthful vitality. Declan's eyes grew red-rimmed, his hand reaching out almost mechanically. Outside, Hailey's voice

There was no response.

again. "Declan, why aren't you answering? Are you purposely ignoring

"Declan?

"Declan!"

of her calling his name was so melodic, each repetition

was brief but intense, like the pull of opium-both strange

"Declan? Declan!"

you trying to

went quiet for a moment before

himself off. After changing into fresh clothes,

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