Celine arrived at the restaurant with Bella, and before long, Hailey showed up.

Three years had passed, but Hailey hadn't changed much. Her sleek black hair flowed effortlessly over her shoulders, and her delicate oval face was bright and full of warmth. She had the undeniable grace of a woman born into privilege.

"Celine! Bella!" Hailey called out excitedly as she ran over.

Celine and Hailey embraced tightly.

Bella giggled. "Wow, Hailey is even prettier than the last time I saw her!"

Hailey crouched down and planted a cheerful kiss on Bella's cheek. "Bella, I'm

your Auntie Hailey! You can't just call me by my name-you have to call me Auntie Hailey!"

Bella grinned mischievously. "You're so pretty! If we walk together, people will think you're my elder sister!"

Hailey laughed. "You little charmer! That sweet mouth of yours is going to spoil me. Look what I brought you!"

She pulled out a delicate diamond bracelet and carefully fastened it around Bella's tiny wrist.

Celine raised a brow. "Hailey, this must've cost a fortune. Bella's still a kid- there's no need for such an expensive gift."

only the best for our Bella! Plus, I designed

years, Hailey had become a well-known designer and launched her own studio. Her

she admired the bracelet. "Wow, it's so pretty! I love

leaned forward and gave Hailey a

scooped Bella up and turned to Celine. "Celine, I already reserved a table. Let's

Celine smiled. "Sounds good."

Celine said, "Hailey, it looks like you've been doing well these past few years.

and Declan had broken up abruptly. After that, Declan vanished without a trace. Celine had been

Hailey scoffed. "Celine, don't

underestimate me! Who says

If anything, we should thrive

no one ever dares to look

that. They weren't the kind

into the background.

glass. "You're right.

Their glasses clinked.

way, Hailey,

liked Declan's younger

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