The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

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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to take her luggage upstairs while Thomas led her to the couch,

realized–he had been completely ignored. Blinking, he rubbed his nose and cleared us

turned to look at him.

him. Itis expression brightened Come, have a

him, taking a

two are dating. Thomas said

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Chapter 19

sip of water, nearly choked, Owen patted her back casually and answered. “Not anytime. soon, Mr. Dalton. Hailey’s still

mulled it over. “You could always

back, and you’re already trying to arrange my marriage?” Hailey

chest tightened. He thought, ‘She’s adorable when she lets her guard down.

me?”

“Alright, alright, no rush. You’re still young.

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

up staying the entire morning, even having lunch at the house. Afterward,

time he was heading out. Hailey was asleep in her room. Owen stepped inside quietly, sitting on the edge of her bed, watching her for a moment. Then, he leaned down and brushed a gentle kiss against her forehead.

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

Hailey? Owen wondered.

for a week, and rumors were flying

challenge, too afraid to face the competition. Even

online forum was full of

showing up to school? What a joke.]

thought she could take on someone in

expecting a real showdown, but she

Selena do to deserve

of bizarre comments were posted on the school

as the day got closer,

morning, when Hailey walked into school with a bandage wrapped around her forehead,

unaware of these things. Even if she had known,

o’clock, the exam began. It was just a regular monthly test, but the school took it seriously, running it like a SAT

would get a short break afterward before rankings were