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

the water

on the sofa, walked over, and gently patted her

glanced at him, complaining inwardly, ‘It’s all because of your shocking words!”

rubbed his nose innocently as if he didn’t think what he just

go home.” Hailey tried

way.” Owen’s refusal was well–justified. “To outsiders, we’re a couple now. Since you’re injured, I naturally have to take. care

was left speechless.

do anything to you.

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Chapter 18

Hailey could say anything. Owen had already stretched out on

sighed helplessly, thinking. Well, since he’s already said it, I couldn’t just kick

around, the ward didn’t feel so empty.

lay on the bed, her gaze fixed on the sofa in front of her.

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was pretty generous, getting her a VIP ward with everything she needed, except the sofa was a

was just a poor college student, she might spend more money to support him if she had feelings for

she had

to Hailey the

broadly as he approached

replied coolly, “Mr. Dalton, I’ve been here

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

work.

not bothering to act along. Everyone knew

to the old house. I’ve also taken leave for you at school, so just get

responded with a faint “hmm.”

realized her mistake. She came to apologize today.” Aiden

was an accident.

from a very expensive brand, worth at least

glanced at it indifferently before saying, “Thanks, but I like your pearl earrings more. They’re really beautiful. Could I exchange the bracelet for

for the earrings. The pearl earrings were very valuable and actually did not belong

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

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