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

so great, why

shocked, “What? No way! He’s your fiancé, not hers. How could she

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

there it was–perfect time to bring

eyes widened in

nodded shyly, “Yep, I really do have a boyfriend.”

honey. You should break up with him. You’re still young. Don’t let

1/3

28 Mar A

Chapter 8

had been quietly observing, couldn’t hold

“But Rose, you’ve never even met my boyfriend. How do you know he’s bad for me?”

K94%1

many people have you met? Don’t tell me

Dalton. If you follow the family’s plan, your future’s set. You won’t have to worry about anything Why put yourself through

marrying into the Blackwell family was like hitting

torn but stood her ground, “But I really like my boyfriend. We’ve only been together for a short time, but

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

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

life is only for those who could survive it.’

family, your dad would never approve

should just call your boyfriend and break up with him now–get

all

to, but knew she had no choice. Slowly, she pulled her phone out of her pocket

doing his best to stay under the radar. He wasn’t looking to be the center of attention; he just wanted to find Hailey.

spot where he could keep an

it wasn’t

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

Hailey squirm made Selena smile to herself.

Her eyes practically sparkled. ‘Oh my God, Owen’s here too? How the hell did I

universe giving her a

started walking toward him, a mix of