Chapter 50

“This…” Hailey hesitated, just about to refuse when Nicolas said, “Take it. This gift should have been yours long ago.”

Hailey pressed her lips together slightly, accepted the gift, and thanked, “Thank you, Grandma.”

The elderly woman was frail and in poor health, needing support to walk.

Supporting her was Nicolas’s wife, Stephanie, who was also Hailey’s aunt.

They had met briefly at the hospital yesterday, and Stephanie had come across as a gentle and kind woman.

Stephanie helped the elderly woman onto the sofa. She had also dressed up today, wearing a beautiful gown that accentuated her elegance and warmth.

Stephanie handed Hailey a gift with a smile and said, “Last time we met, it was too rushed, and I did not have the chance to prepare anything. Hailey, this is just a small token from me. Please accept it.”

Hailey felt a bit embarrassed and uttered, “This…”

But Nicolas took the gift and placed it directly in her hands, saying, “Take it, take it. No need to be so formal.”

“Thank you, Aunt Stephanie,” Hailey said, expressing her gratitude.

Suddenly, a girl’s cough came from upstairs.

Hailey looked up, her expression freezing for a moment before she called out, “Casey.”

Casey was dressed casually today in a plaid shirt and jeans, yet the outfit flattered her figure.

She walked down the stairs, glanced awkwardly at Hailey, then handed her a gift box. Her tone was slightly stiff as she said, “I picked this up while passing by a boutique. It seemed like something you might like.”

This was her way of making peace.

A smile surfaced in Hailey’s eyes as she took the gift and said, “Thank you, Casey.”

Casey did not respond and simply went to sit on the sofa.

The slap mark on her face was either covered by makeup or had already faded completely–there was no trace of it left.

Hailey still felt guilty toward Casey.

gathered and chatting, she had no

quite a while when someone entered the living room.

a stunning

is your aunt, Catherine,” Nicolas

Nicolas was second, and the third

Valerie in appearance, but

the epitome of

on the other hand, exuded a sultry and mature

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high slit that nearly reached her thigh, paired with eight–centimeter heels. Her wavy curls cascaded down, enhancing her striking allure.

The moment Catherine walked in, she let out a cold

walked over with a smile, her sharp,

calmly, allowing Catherine to scrutinize

her assessment, commenting. “Not bad. She

hostility

you back today?” Nicolas asked, his expression

strong scent of her perfume filled the air as she parted her red lips, asking. “Nicolas, what kind of question is that? This is my home. Am I not

started to speak, “That is not what I meant.”

package from her bag. She handed it to Hailey and added, “I heard Valerie’s daughter would

not simple, but she maintained a composed expression as she unwrapped

was a photo album. Opening the first page, she saw

her mother, Valerie, with die Sc

all in intimate

turning livid with rage as he slammed them down. He yelled, “Catherine! How dare you

unbothered,

have gone too far!” Nicolas

album from the floor, flipped through it from

into a stunned

the album into the trash, her gaze unwavering. She remarked, “Aunt Catherine, your Photoshop skills are truly embarrassing. If you

Catherine’s expression twisted.

not expected Hailey to remain so composed upon seeing such

has the time to scrutinize

today for one reason only–to stir

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