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.

moonlight shone on his robust body.

choked on the water and started

jacket on the sofa, walked over, and gently patted

inwardly, ‘It’s

didn’t think what he just said was

should go home.” Hailey tried

Owen’s refusal was well–justified. “To outsiders, we’re a couple now. Since you’re injured, I naturally have to take. care of you day and night to show our

was left speechless.

do anything to you. I can sleep on the sofa.”

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Chapter 18

anything. Owen had already stretched out on the

he’s already said it, I couldn’t just

the ward didn’t feel so empty.

fixed on the sofa in

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

she had feelings for him. But he was the famous head of the Calhoun family, with abilities, money, education, and all that.

couldn’t control him, so she had to

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

to react, smiling broadly as he approached Owen. “Owen,

Dalton, I’ve been here since last night.

hurried to explain himself. “I had to leave the hospital last night because

work.

respond, not bothering to act along. Everyone

old house. I’ve also taken leave for you at

with a faint

realized her mistake. She came to

table. “Hailey, I was wrong yesterday. It was an accident. I’ve been regretting it all day, and I bought this bracelet for you this

from a very expensive brand, worth at least

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

beat as her hand reached for the earrings. The pearl earrings were very valuable and actually

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

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