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 his robust body.

Hailey choked on the water and

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

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

he didn’t think what he just said was

home.” Hailey tried to shoo him away.

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

was left speechless.

worry. I won’t do anything to you. I can

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Chapter 18

Owen had already stretched

he’s already said it, I couldn’t

ward

her gaze fixed on the sofa in

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

college student, she might spend more money to support him if she had feelings for him. But he was the famous head of the Calhoun family, with

him, so she had to control

to the ward to apologize to Hailey the next day,

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

replied coolly, “Mr. Dalton, I’ve been here since last night.

face froze, and he hurried to explain himself. “I had to leave the hospital last

work.

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

I’ve also taken leave for you at school, so just get well

only responded with

came to apologize today.” Aiden looked at Rose.

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 bought this bracelet

crystal bracelet from a very expensive brand, worth at least

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

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 birth

and felt inexplicably nervous. She had a feeling Hailey knew something-

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