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

on the water and started coughing

casually tossed his jacket on the sofa, walked over, and gently patted her

at him, complaining inwardly, ‘It’s

if he didn’t think what he

go home.” Hailey tried

couple now. Since you’re injured, I naturally

was left

you. I can sleep on the

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Chapter 18

anything. Owen had already stretched

already said it, I

person around, the ward didn’t

fixed on

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was a bit small for Owen, who was

was just a poor 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 abilities, money, education, and all that.

had to control her

Aiden brought Rose to the ward to apologize to Hailey the next day, they were both stunned at the sight

he approached Owen. “Owen,

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

explain himself. “I had to leave the hospital last night because of an emergency at

work.

respond, not bothering to act along. Everyone knew the truth anyway.

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 going back to school” Aiden acted like

with a

her mistake. She came to apologize today.” Aiden

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

the box, revealing a purple crystal bracelet from a

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

The pearl earrings were very valuable and actually did

Hailey’s big, bright, pearl–like eyes and felt inexplicably

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