The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 33

The hospital’s back garden was quiet in the evening.

Owen stood alone, his tall, lean figure effortlessly commanding attention.

There was something about the way he carried himself–an air of quiet solitude.

A few nurses lingered nearby, their shifts technically over, yet none of them were in a hurry to leave.

After all, no one would willingly walk away from such a handsome man.

From a short distance away, Hailey watched him, pressing her lips together in a small, hesitant gesture.

She took a deep breath, steadying herself before stepping forward.

She had almost reached him when his phone rang.

Pausing instinctively, she decided to wait until he finished his call before approaching.

“I’m at the hospital,” Owen said in that deep, steady voice of his. “Something came up, but I’ll be home soon.”

“Just take care of Grandma. No need to worry about me.” He hesitated for a beat before adding, “Oh, by the way, Jeanie- there’s a coffee shop near the hospital entrance. Do you like that sort of thing?”

The name sent a sharp jolt through Hailey’s chest.

Her throat tightened as if she had swallowed something too large to go down. Suddenly, standing there felt foolish, as though she were an uninvited spectator in someone else’s life.

She thought bitterly, ‘So, he’s like this with everyone!

A sharp, inexplicable pang hit Hailey’s chest, dragging her mood down in an instant.

The feeling came so suddenly–this dull, aching kind of disappointment–that she didn’t even know how to react. She was like a child caught off guard by emotions too big to handle.

She had no right to question him and no reason to be upset.

After all, she was the one who had turned him down.

If he had moved on, she had no right to care.

Still, despite all the logic she threw at herself, the unexpected sting of it all was undeniable.

turned on her heel and walked away before

Jeanie? I mean, I don’t even

Owen

went

phone, baffled. “What the hell did

a familiar figure disappearing into the shadows. A

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played on his lips

thought, Laude coward. She could’ve just

to the hospital room,

with Owen

trust she placed in Owen, she hadn’t pressed for details.

learning that Dorian was spending time with Owen, they had

take at least a week to

under the Calhoun roof, the decades–long friendship between the two families

recover. To case any suspicions, they would simply tell Quilla that Christopher had made some new friends and wanted to spend a few

Quilla had her doubts, she ultimately trusted Owen’s judgment and

next week, Hailey examined Christopher’s injured leg. Her movements were steady and professional, enough that even Christopher, who

areas that still had a chance of recovery. However, attempting

and it fails,” she told him, her voice even, “then there’s no coming back from it. You’ll lose whatever chance

wry smile tugging at his lips. “Honestly? I’ve got nothing to lose.

she said simply.

only reassurance she offered.

of consideration, Christopher nodded.

ordered will be here tomorrow,” she continued. “Would you rather have the first procedure done here

Owen. “Mr. Calhoun, if it’s not too much trouble, I’d prefer

something was gnawing at the back

girlfriend was treating another man, and he was the one providing the space for it. No matter how he looked at it, it

Owen was powerful, calculating, the kind of man who never ended

stood

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them

Christopher swallowed.

curved, just slightly. His voice was smooth, almost amused. “Of