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.

on his

choked on the water

and gently patted her back with concern. “Why are

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

his nose innocently as if he didn’t

home.” Hailey tried to

we’re a couple now. Since you’re injured, I naturally have to

left

do anything to you. I can sleep on the

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Chapter 18

Owen had already stretched out on

he’s already said it, I couldn’t just

around, the ward didn’t feel so

lay on the bed, her gaze fixed on the sofa

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everything she needed, except the sofa was a bit small

to support him if she had feelings for him. But

him, so she had to control

the next day, they were both stunned at

smiling broadly as he approached Owen. “Owen, why are you here so early?”

“Mr. Dalton,

explain himself. “I had to leave the hospital last

work.

act

I had the butler send your things to the old house. I’ve also taken leave for you at school, so just get well before going back to school” Aiden acted like a caring

with

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

was wrong yesterday. It was an accident. I’ve

opened the box, revealing a purple crystal bracelet from a very expensive brand, worth at least

before saying, “Thanks, but I like your pearl earrings more. They’re really beautiful.

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

eyes and felt inexplicably nervous. She had a feeling

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