The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 8

Hailey leaned lazily against the wall, her eyes casually drifting over to Christopher, who was hunched up in the corner, looking like a mess.

He was so young, barely twenty, but his skin was ghostly pale, almost unhealthy–looking. His hair was a tangled mess, falling over his eyes, and his thin frame had an almost fragile quality to it.

His wrists were delicate, like a woman’s, and it made her feel a strange pang of sympathy.

He looked like someone who had spent his entire life fighting some kind of illness, someone who never saw the sun.

It seemed like he felt her stare, because Christopher slowly lifted his gaze and met hers.

His eyes, hidden beneath his messy hair, were cold, and utterly empty. They sent a shiver down her spine. The ugly scar across his right cheek only added to his intimidating presence, making him look like a demon that crawled out of hell.

And then, suddenly, he cracked a grin. The way the scar twisted with his smile? Yeah, it was terrifying

Hailey couldn’t help but snicker to herself, thinking. Seriously? Is he trying to freak me out with that creepy grin?”

Instead of backing away, Hailey just stuck her tongue out playfully and gave him a mock eye roll.

Christopher seemed a little taken aback, thinking, ‘Isn’t this the part where I’m supposed to scare her off?

Just then, the two women seemed to realize it was finally time to introduce them properly,

Rose, with that soft smile, turned to Hailey and said, “Hailey, darling, come here. I want to introduce you to someone.”

Hailey lazily scratched her ear, a little sarcastic as she responded, ‘Oh, so now you’re trying to marry me off? Is Grandpa okay with this?”

Thomas had no idea. He’d been singing Hailey’s praises at the party earlier.

And once he got a look at Christopher’s personality, he immediately decided against pushing for the Blackwell family marriage.

In fact, he’d considered calling off the engagement altogether, but, of course, Rose had her own plans.

Rose kept talking, barely pausing for breath, “Marriage is a huge deal, right? All arranged by your parents and matchmakers. Your dad picked this one for you. I just didn’t get the chance to mention it earlier.

gem–so sweet, gentle. Marrying him would be like

her off, smirking. “Oh yeah? If he’s so

“What? No way! He’s your fiancé, not

laughing and looked up at her with a mock–innocent look, “But I already

it was–perfect time to

in surprise,

shyly, “Yep, I really do

into full “worried mom” mode, “Hailey, listen to me, honey. You should break up with him. You’re still young. Don’t let some guy take advantage

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Chapter 8

quietly observing, couldn’t hold back a small laugh.

met my boyfriend. How do you know he’s

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sneered, “You’ve only been in Hallon City for a few days. How many people have you met? Don’t tell me you’re with some random country guy, huh?

a Dalton. If you follow the family’s plan, your future’s set. You won’t have to worry about

Hailey marrying into the Blackwell family was

ground, “But I really like my boyfriend. We’ve

too young to understand. Love doesn’t mean anything when you’re living

But marrying Christopher means you’re set for life–no worries,

good life is only for those who could survive

don’t marry into the Blackwell family, your dad would never approve of you

with him now–get it over with. Christopher’s

all

she had no choice.

best to stay under the radar. He

a spot where he could keep an eye on the whole

it wasn’t Hailey who spotted him first–it

crowd, feeling good about herself. She’d been scheming in the background and figured Hailey was probably off hiding somewhere, excluded from

thought of seeing Hailey squirm made Selena smile

too? How the hell did I not know? He must’ve come just for me, right? Wanting

like the universe giving her a

lifted her dress slightly, and started walking toward him,