The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 25

“Hailey Nicolas took a sip of water, his tone carrying a weight of seriousness.

Nicolas had just found Hailey, and now he had to start lecturing her. It wasn’t something he wanted to do

Besides, what if he came across too harsh and hurt her feelings! That was the last thing Nicolas wanted.

After reading the text, Hailey felt more at rase. No matter what the truth was between her and Owen, everyone now believed they were a couple.

And they had an agreement–three months. They had to keep up the act for at least that long before they could officially “break up. Hailey couldn’t go back on her word.

“Uncle. Hailey stood up, pouring Nicolas a glass of water with a soft smile. “I know exactly what you’re going to say. Don’t worry. I’ve thought it all through. My studies will always come first.”

Owen chimed in right after, “Uncle, I won’t get in the way of Hailey’s studies.”

Nicolas nearly choked on his water, whipping his head around to glare at Owen. “Who said you could call me that?”

Owen rubbed the back of his neck, looking completely innocent.

This guy’s such an act, Nicolas thought, slapping the “troublemaker” label on him immediately. No doubt, Owen must use his good looks to lure Hailey in. But if Hailey really likes him, there is no choice.

Nicolas only thought that he hadn’t even had a chance to properly spoil her yet, and now she was already being stolen away by some guy. It was heartbreaking.

So, for the rest of the meal, Nicolas sat there looking downright miserable.

“Oh, Hailey,” Nicolas said suddenly, “Do you have time this weekend? I’ll come pick you up. Let’s have a family dinner. Your grandparents have been missing you like crazy. I haven’t even told them we found you yet. They’re going to be over the moon when they hear.”

Hailey thought for a moment before asking, “Uncle, can we have it at home?”

“Of course,” Nicolas replied without hesitation.

A smile lit up Hailey’s face. She said, “Td love that. I really want to see where Mom grew up.

good kid. The only time she ever truly stood her ground was when it came to marrying Aiden. No matter what we said,

our blessing. But who would’ve thought that just

pressed her lips together, the room falling into

We finally found Hailey–let’s focus on that. Oh, right, Hailey, how’s it been staying at the Dalton house? Are they treating you okay? If not, just move in

nodded in agreement. “Casey’s right. Aiden has always been selfish. There’s no way he’d treat you well. If things ever get difficult over there, just come home

as family, even though she didn’t carry their last

spread through Hailey’s chest as she smiled at Nicolas. “It’s alright, Uncle.

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to

makes me

had just occurred to Nicolas, his expression darkened. “I heard about that stepmother of yours trying to marry you

had happened since Hailey returned to Hallon City When he learned what Rose had done, he

is shameless, Nicolas

you don’t have to worry. With Owen

was something Aiden was

Owen finally eased–just a

and Nicolas had meetings lined up. 50, Owen–who had arrived halfway through–ended up being the one to drive the

back to school..

into the car, Nicolas watched Hailey slide into the backseat with Casey, and only then did he leave with a

was treating Owen like a full–on predator, watching his

annoyed but couldn’t do much about it. Nicolas was Hailey’s uncle–he had to play

husband, you two who confessed

“Casey,

“You can call me

look,

is. So?” Casey

road. “I did.

and gasped. “Oh my God, Hailey, your

caught a glimpse of Hailey through the rearview mirror. She glared at Casey, her fair