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.

shone on his robust

water and started coughing

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

glanced at him, complaining inwardly, ‘It’s all because of your

innocently as if he didn’t think what he just said was

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

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

left

you.

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Chapter 18

could say anything. Owen had already

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

the ward didn’t

her gaze fixed on the sofa in front of her.

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

money to support him if she had feelings for him. But he was the famous head of the Calhoun family, with abilities, money, education,

she had

Rose to the ward to apologize to Hailey the next day, they

as he approached Owen. “Owen, why are you here

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

and he hurried to explain himself. “I had to leave the

work.

act along.

discharge procedures. 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

responded with a

and Rose realized her mistake. She came to apologize today.” Aiden looked at Rose.

box, and placed it on Hailey’s bedside table. “Hailey, I was wrong yesterday. It was an accident.

crystal bracelet from a very expensive brand, worth at least

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

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

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

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