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.

Nicolas sighed. “Valerie was always such a good kid. The only time she ever truly stood her ground was when it came to marrying Aiden. No matter what

would’ve thought that just after you were born, everything would fall apart… Aiden was a bastard, Nicolas muttered, unable to hold back.

her lips together, the room falling into a brief

on that. Oh, right, Hailey, how’s it been staying at the Dalton house? Are they treating you

has always been selfish. There’s no way he’d treat you well.

saw Hailey as family, even though

chest as she smiled at Nicolas. “It’s alright,

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good man. Knowing you’re with him makes me feel

“I heard about that stepmother of yours trying to marry you off

City When he learned what Rose had

woman is shameless, Nicolas snapped.

With Owen around, my father won’t be

tied to Owen was something Aiden was thrilled

that, Nicolas hostility toward Owen finally eased–just a

afternoon was already slipping away. Hailey and Casey had classes to attend, and Nicolas had meetings lined up. 50, Owen–who had arrived halfway through–ended up being the one to drive

back to school..

backseat

like a full–on predator,

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

Hailey’s husband, you two who confessed first?” Casey asked,

“Casey, just call him Owen.”

smile. “You can call me that

a look, pressing her

Owen it is. So?” Casey wasn’t letting it

the road. “I did. Your sister’s shy.”

and gasped. “Oh my God, Hailey, your face is

a glimpse of Hailey through the rearview mirror. She glared at Casey, her fair skin dusted with a soft pink. She looked like a perfectly ripe peach–tempting, sweet.