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

completely ignored. Blinking, he rubbed his nose and

turned to look at

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

a seat right next

you two are dating. Thomas

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Chapter 19

patted her back casually and answered. “Not anytime. soon,

mulled it over. “You could always get engaged first

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

chest tightened. He thought, ‘She’s adorable when she lets her guard down. Wonder when she’ll act like that

me?”

“Alright, alright, no rush. You’re still young. I’ll keep you for a few more years.”

laughter–so different from the atmosphere at the Dalton family.

ended up staying the entire morning, even having lunch at the house. Afterward, he took a nap in one of the guest rooms,

the edge of her bed, watching her for a moment. Then, he leaned down

wary of people. If he

happened to you, Hailey? Owen wondered. ‘What made

from school for a week,

too afraid to face

was full of mockery.

She’s not even showing up to school? What a

on someone in the top ten?

was expecting a real showdown, but she straight–up

did Selena do to deserve

bizarre comments were posted

Thursday, and as the day got closer,

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

Hailey was unaware of these things. Even if

a regular monthly test, but the school took it seriously, running it

exams stretched over three hours, and students would get a short break afterward before rankings

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