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.

Christopher’s a real gem–so sweet, gentle. Marrying him would be

yeah? If he’s so great, why don’t you get Selena

He’s your fiancé, not hers. How

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

time to bring out

eyes widened in surprise,

“Yep, I really do have a boyfriend.”

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. What your

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

Rose, you’ve never even met my boyfriend.

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many people have you met? Don’t tell me you’re with some random country guy, huh?

follow the family’s plan, your future’s set. You won’t have to worry

Rose’s mind, Hailey marrying into the Blackwell family was like

like my boyfriend. We’ve only been together

young to understand. Love doesn’t mean

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

is only for those

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

break up with him now–get it over with.

all

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

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

he could keep

luck would have it, it wasn’t Hailey who

scheming in the background and figured Hailey was probably off

Hailey squirm made Selena smile

practically sparkled. ‘Oh my God, Owen’s here too? How the hell did I not

universe giving

dress slightly, and started walking