The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 31

Hailey had heard the rumors–Owen didn’t get along with his family’s second branch. Seeing it firsthand, she realized just

how true that was.

She smiled politely at Juno, “Yes, Juno, I’m the second daughter of the Dalton family. I just recently returned home”

Hailey’s calm, respectful demeanor made it hard for Juno to say anything harsh, even if she wanted to.

At that moment, Richard walked in, carrying the gifts Hailey had brought.

Owen spoke up in his usual tone. “Hailey brought some gifts for everyone. Hope you’ll accept them.”

Richard distributed the gifts among the family, leaving only a bracelet untouched.

Even those who had been dismissive of Hailey carlier hesitated–after all, it was hard to criticize someone after accepting their generosity.

Hailey turned to Penelope, revealing the bracelet. “Mrs. Calhoun, I picked this out for you. I hope you like it.”

Penelope’s face lit up with a warm smile. “Like it? I love it! Come, put it on for me.”

Hailey smiled and fastened the bracelet for Penelope as the family murmured their approval.

For now, at least, everything seemed harmonious–whatever tensions lurked beneath the surface remained hidden behind polite smiles.

Just then, the butler approached and whispered something to Penelope. “Miss Gibbs is here,” he announced. “And the Blackwells will be arriving soon.”

Penelope nodded, her smile deepening.

The butler hurried to the entrance to greet the

guests.

A moment later, a woman in a soft pink dress stepped inside.

Jeanie Gibbs–the country’s most famous actress–was as beautiful as ever. She had a delicate face, her features soft and refined. She was tall and slender, with an air of quiet elegance.

carried a small gift, but it was clear who she had really

with a graceful smile.”Mrs. Calhoun, I’m sorry I’m late. Happy birthday–I brought you

“You’re a busy girl. You didn’t have to trouble

is too important to miss.”

hesitated, then added, “Besides, I haven’t seen Owen in

was looking

“Jeanie. This is Hailey. Owen’s girlfriend.” She smiled knowingly. “After all these years, he finally

a reassuring pat. Her eyes crinkled with a warm, knowing smile—an unspoken promise that she

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Chapter 31

but jeanie’s expression froze

walked in the girl was hard to

guest

didn’t expect Owen, the man who had never let a woman dose,

at

smile, her voice sharp.

Hailey could respond, an ironic voice cut in. “Oh, she’s from the Dalton family–the one stone comeback frons the countryside

gaze snapped

Calhoun, one of Owen’s

of her, but the had certainly perfected the art of being sharp–tongued and

stare but still muttered, “Well, it’s true?

smooth and steady, “Yes, that’s me. Halley

and elegant. Nothing about her suggested

polished

but she had to greet

met, and for a brief moment, the air between them

further, Penelope clapped her

her. “Of course. Let me help you

I’m still as strong as ever. Besides, if

glanced at

with a smile, his grip warm and firm. “That’s right,” he said lazily. “Hailey’s been fussing over

her eyes. “Listen to him! What a spoiled grandson I

for Jeanie, whose smile had begun to slip.