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

Hailey choked on the water and started coughing vehemently

tossed his jacket on the sofa, walked over, and gently patted her back with concern. “Why

inwardly, ‘It’s all because

if he didn’t think what he just

You should go home.” Hailey tried to

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

was left speechless.

anything to you.

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Chapter 18

could say anything. Owen had

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

around, the ward didn’t feel

gaze fixed on the sofa in front of

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she needed, except the sofa was a bit small for Owen, who was too tall and looked a bit cramped

if she had feelings for

had to control

apologize to Hailey the next day, they were both stunned

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

Dalton, I’ve been here

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

work.

didn’t respond, not bothering to act along. Everyone knew the

had the butler send your things to the old house. I’ve also taken leave for you at

responded with a faint

her mistake. She came to apologize today.”

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

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

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

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

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

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