Chapter 19

Owen tightened his arms slightly around the girl assess I love to make sure the ear more they he thought

The drive, which should have taken forty minutes, stretched to a full hour Hailey dilladeep when they a Owen didn’t wake her.

About ten minutes later, Hailey suddenly jolted awake, her voice groggy as she asked “Are we there yapıpla

Richard, sitting in the front, thought to himself, We’ve been here for a while now Hot he woulder dire cay it outomat

Owen smiled. “H‘ you’re still tired, go ahead and sleep a little longer.

Hailey had woken up completely by now. She answered. “No. I’m good. Thanks And thanks for the ride

Her tone was polite yet distant. But Owen didn’t mind. He was the one who fell first–he wax willing on rade dinge’ favela

“All your luggage is in the car. I’ll walk you in Before Hailey could refuse. Owen added, “It’s been in while sheet leur ce your grandpa.”

Left with no choice, Hailey nodded.

Inside the house. Thomas had been waiting. His sons had moved out long ago, only coming back for holidays or ins birthday.

Meanwhile, Thomas never kept a big staff–just a housekeeper, a butler, and a driver. So the large home often felt empir

But when he heard Hailey was moving in, Thomas had been overjoyed. He even ate extra food for breakfast

As soon as Hailey stepped inside, Thomas beamed and walked over, his wrinkled hands holding hers. It – goon to nauwer back. I’ve already got your room set up. Go take a look and see if you like it.”

In her past life. Hailey had only met Thomas once–at a party. Even then, she remembered the way he had looked at her,– mix of kindness and quiet sorrow.

Thomas had treated her well, just like he did now. But before Hailey ever got the chance to be part of his life, he had passed: away. She had never had the chance to care for him

A gentle smile appeared on Hailey’s face. She said softly, “Thank you, Grandpa,”

Owen watched her closely. ‘Is this the first time I’ve seen her like this?

Her bright eyes shimmered with warmth, reflecting the soft golden sunlight. Her hair bounced slightly as she mixologis her a fresh, youthful energy. Hailey almost seemed to glow.

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her luggage upstairs while Thomas led her to

Owen realized–he had been completely ignored. Blinking, he rubbed his

turned to look at him.

here too, Thomas said, finally noticing him. Itis expression brightened Come, have a ca

and greeted him, taking a seat right

two are dating. Thomas said

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Chapter 19

casually and answered. “Not anytime. soon, Mr. Dalton. Hailey’s still in college. At the very least, we’d have to

could always

you’re already trying to arrange my

lets her guard down. Wonder when she’ll act

me?”

young. I’ll keep you for

house was filled with warmth and laughter–so different from the

morning, even having lunch at the house. Afterward, he took a nap in one of the guest rooms, only leaving at two

inside quietly, sitting on the edge of her bed, watching her for a moment. Then, he leaned down and

was wary of people. If he moved too fast, she’d only push

exactly happened to you, Hailey? Owen

absent from school for a week, and rumors were

the challenge, too afraid to face the competition. Even Mateo

online forum was

hilarious. She’s not even showing up to school?

on someone in the top ten? Embarrassing.]

but

did Selena do to

kinds of bizarre comments were

as the day got closer,

walked into school with a bandage

of these things. Even if she had known,

precisely eight o’clock, the exam began. It was just a regular monthly test,

three hours, and students would get a short break afterward before rankings were posted the following Monday

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