The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Hailey felt much better and softly said, “Thank you.”

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“You do not have to be so polite with me, Hailey. I have always been on your side,” Owen’s gentle voice came from the other end of the line.

Hailey pressed her lips together slightly and whispered, “I am glad to have you

“I will wrap things up here as soon as possible and try to return earlier. I will also arrange bodyguards for your family and yourself,” Owen said.

“That will not be necessary,” Hailey refused. “I can handle it myself. Besides, they are my family–I should be the one to take care of them.”

There was a brief silence on the other end. It seemed like Owen wanted to say something, but in the end, he only said, “Alright. If you find yourself unable to handle it, let me know. I will always be someone you can rely on.”

Hailey pursed her lips again, unsure of what to say. She knew her refusal had hurt Owen slightly.

But she really did not want to trouble him with such matters.

First, this was a small issue. Second, these were her family members–she should be the one to protect them.

Moreover, the more Owen knew, the less at ease she felt.

Although she trusted Owen completely now, Hailey admitted that she was not yet ready to fully entrust herself to him.

She was too guarded, and this was a shadow from her past

life.

After hanging up, Hailey let out a slow sigh.

“Hailey, Casey is awake. Do you want to go in and see her?” Eliza asked as she stepped out of the hospital room.

Hailey nodded, got up from the bench in the hallway, and entered the room.

Eliza did not follow her inside and chose to wait outside instead.

Inside the hospital room, it was just the two of them. The atmosphere was quiet.

Casey looked incredibly pale, her expression weary and drained of energy.

gently dabbed her lips with it since she was still unable to drink

turned her head away, clearly unwilling to look at Hailey,

cotton swab down, lowered her head, and apologized, “Casey, I am sorry. This happened because

remained motionless and silent.

right–Casey held a misunderstanding against

was unwilling to speak, Hailey did not know how to

up awkwardly and say, “Get some rest. If you need anything, just call me. I will be

turned and left

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did it go?” Eliza asked

a slow sigh.

not explain things to her?”

rubbed her temples and sighed. “Forget it. She probably does not want to see me right now.

Hailey walk away, she finally turned and entered the hospital

“Casey,” Eliza greeted.

not particularly familiar with each

their first

Eliza brought Casey to the hospital, Casey did not hold any grudges against

said, “Thank you for bringing me

dismissively, pulled up a chair, sat in front of Casey, and explained, “Casey, I think there is a misunderstanding between you and Hailey. You have got it all wrong–Hailey did

and murmured, “Please stop, Eliza. I

at this trending news,” Eliza hurriedly pulled out her phone, opened Weibo, and showed her. “This is

up slightly and glanced at

about you. You are her little sister–how could she just stand by and let you

lips. “I understand now. Thank

Just call me Eliza. We

response before saying weakly, “I want to sleep for a bit.”

up and said, “Alright, rest well. I will not disturb you

Eliza left the room.

Hailey sat in the hallway, seemingly having finished her phone call.

to say something when Hailey spoke first. “Did you tell her everything?”

could not just let her misunderstand

still does not seem

normal for her to resent me,” Hailey said calmly. “If not for me, she would not have

this!” Eliza could not understand. “How could

was still involved,” Hailey wearily rubbed her temples and sighed. “Forget it. Do not dwell on it. There is nothing we can do. If she does not forgive me, then

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to say but still felt Hailey