Chapter 18

Owen smirked. “Same here”

Hailey gave him a glance but didn’t say anything.

“When are you getting out of the hospital?”

“Tomorrow. It’s just a superficial wound and will heal in a couple of days.”

Owen frowned slightly, asking. “Still going back to that home?”

“No, I’m going to the old house to live with my grandpa. Hailey shook her head.

“That’s too far. We won’t see each other often. Owen lowered his eyes, sounding a bit upset.

Hailey made no response.

“It’s okay. I’ll visit you frequently. Thomas likes me, so he probably won’t kick me out.”

Hailey pursed her lips and looked down. “Owen, don’t waste your time on me.”

“Shut up. Owen looked at her tenderly, his focus so intense it seemed like no one else existed for him except Hailey.

Owen was truly a man who could captivate others easily. He had an exquisite appearance, usually cold but well–mannered, and when he turned on the charm, it was absolutely irresistible.

Maybe he was sincere. But Hailey didn’t want to burden her emotions on a man again.

It was too exhausting, and it came with constant anxiety.

Outside, the lights were dazzling, but the hospital room was quiet the opposite.

Owen whispered softly, “I like you. I’d do anything for you. You don’t have to accept it, but you can’t stop me from being good to you.

Hailey’s heart fluttered at the words. She lowered her eyes, took a deep breath, and stood up to get a cup of cold water.

“I’ll stay with you tonight.” Owen stood up, unbuttoning his suit slowly.

cool moonlight shone on his

water and

and gently patted her back with concern. “Why are

at him, complaining inwardly, ‘It’s

nose innocently as if he didn’t think what

small. You should go home.” Hailey tried

“To outsiders, we’re a couple now. Since you’re injured, I naturally have to take.

was left speechless.

you. I can

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Chapter 18

had already stretched out on

said it, I couldn’t

person around, the ward didn’t feel so

her gaze fixed

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a VIP ward with everything she needed, except the sofa was a bit small for Owen, who was too

had feelings for him. But he was

him, so she had to control

the ward to apologize to Hailey the next day, they were both stunned at the sight

was quick to react, smiling broadly as he approached Owen.

only replied coolly, “Mr. Dalton, I’ve

froze, and he hurried to explain himself. “I had to leave the hospital last night because of an

work.

respond, not bothering to act

sorted out your discharge procedures. I had the butler send your things to the old house. I’ve also taken leave for you at

responded with a faint “hmm.”

realized her mistake. She came to

“Hailey, I was wrong yesterday. It was an accident. I’ve been regretting it all

she opened the box, revealing a purple crystal bracelet from a very expensive brand, worth at least several thousand dollars.

pearl earrings more. They’re really beautiful.

hand reached for the earrings. The pearl earrings were very valuable and actually did not belong to her, but to Valerie, Hailey’s birth mother.

Hailey’s big, bright, pearl–like eyes and felt inexplicably nervous. She had a feeling Hailey knew something-

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