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

water and started coughing vehemently

and gently patted her back with concern. “Why are you so careless?”

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

as if he didn’t think

room’s small. You should go home.” Hailey tried to

couple now. Since you’re injured, I naturally have to take. care of you day and

left

worry. I won’t do anything to you. I can sleep on the

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say anything. Owen had already stretched out on the sofa.

he’s already said

ward didn’t feel

on the bed, her gaze fixed on the sofa

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the sofa was

if she had feelings for him. But he was the famous head of

so she had to control her

to apologize to Hailey the next day, they

was quick to react, smiling broadly as he approached Owen. “Owen, why are you here so

Dalton, I’ve been here since last night.

“I had to leave the hospital

work.

respond, not bothering to act

discharge procedures. I had the butler send your things to the old house. I’ve also taken

only responded with a faint

came to apologize today.” Aiden looked at Rose.

out a gift box, and placed it on Hailey’s bedside table. “Hailey, I was wrong yesterday. It was an accident. I’ve been regretting it all day, and I

bracelet from a very expensive brand, worth at least several thousand dollars.

pearl earrings more. They’re really beautiful. Could I exchange

earrings were very valuable and actually did not belong to her, but to

big, bright, pearl–like eyes and felt inexplicably

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