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.

Marrying

he’s so great, why don’t you get Selena to

He’s your fiancé, not hers. How could

her with a mock–innocent look, “But I already have a boyfriend, you

was–perfect time to bring out the

in

I really do have a

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 of you.

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been quietly observing, couldn’t hold

never even met my boyfriend. How do you know he’s bad for

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“You’ve only been in Hallon City for a few days. How many people have you

your future’s set. You won’t have to worry about anything Why put

into the Blackwell family was like hitting the jackpot.

my boyfriend. We’ve only been together for a short time, but we love each

her head, “You’re too young to understand. Love doesn’t mean anything when

you what they can. But marrying Christopher means

for those who could survive it.’ she

the Blackwell family, your dad would never approve of you marrying some random guy. Time’s running out, Hailey.

your boyfriend and break up with him now–get it over with. Christopher’s right

all

on the face of someone who didn’t want to, but knew she had no choice. Slowly, she pulled her phone

his best to stay under the radar. He wasn’t looking to be the center of attention; he

spot where he could keep an eye on the whole room

it wasn’t Hailey who

in the background and figured Hailey was

of seeing Hailey squirm made Selena smile

eyes practically sparkled. ‘Oh my God, Owen’s here too? How the hell did I not know? He must’ve come just for me, right? Wanting to

universe giving

lifted her dress slightly, and started walking toward him,