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.

The only time she ever truly stood her ground was

would’ve thought that just after you were born, everything would

together, the room falling

cut in. “Let’s not bring up the past. 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 with

“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

saw Hailey as family, even though

Nicolas. “It’s alright, Uncle. I’m living with

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to me.

him makes me feel a little better” Nicolas acknowledged

about that stepmother of yours trying to marry you

Hailey returned to Hallon City When he learned what Rose had done, he was so furious he nearly shattered his phone.

shameless, Nicolas

With Owen around,

to Owen was something Aiden

finally eased–just a little. “Good” he said.

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

back to school..

the backseat with Casey, and only then did he leave with a satisfied look

was treating Owen like a full–on predator, watching

about it. Nicolas was

who confessed first?” Casey asked, completely unfiltered.

warming. “Casey,

with a faint smile. “You can call

shot him a look, pressing her lips together.

Casey

kept his eyes on the road. “I

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

She glared at Casey, her fair skin dusted with a soft pink. She looked like a perfectly ripe peach–tempting, sweet.