Chapter 88

“Excuse me, are you Mr. Henry Lester’s family? Hailey asked quietly

The voice on the other end sounded surprised to hear a young girl. He paused for a moment before replying. “Yes”

“His wife passed away, and he’s unconsious at the hospital. If you’re his family, would you be able to come by Hailey explained

The man was polite, replying, “Thanks for letting me know. Send me the address, and I’ll be there soon”

After hanging up, Hailey sighed, and Owen gave her a reassuring pat on the head. Don’t stress. I’ll be fine

Still, Hailey couldn’t shake the feeling in her gut. She didn’t really know what it was, but something felt off.

Owen left Richard in charge and took Hailey to grab a bite at a restaurant nearby. While they ate. Owen called Penelope

“You’re talking about Henry? Penelope sighed. “I know him. He was close with your parents back in the day. Even after they passed. he’d still come visit me. Used to carry you around when you were little. Life’s been tough on him.”

“What happened to him?” Owen asked.

younger, ran away, and never went back. He’s been on

Penelope went on, “Well, he had a fallout with his family when he was younger, ran a his own ever since. That’s about all I know.”

Owen nodded and hung up. Henry spent the week in the hospital and ended up ringing in the New Year there.

Hailey had been running around like crazy this year. The Brown family from the countryside had sent her tons of food.

She hadn’t been home in over six months, so she planned to visit her family after New Year.

That evening, Owen asked Hailey out on a date. The city was buzzing, and Hallon City was even more lively than usual.

as he picked

seemed a little annoyed, but Hailey didn’t mind

“Don’t forget to bring

she didn’t pick up, probably busy, so Hailey shot her a quick WhatsApp message

soon as they reached the bar, Hailey’s phone rang. It was

away.

up when suddenly she heard a noise on the other end.

Then came the

to someone, yet you’re still alone on New Year’s, Poor little brother, I really feel sorry for you. Why not go back to the Blackwell

was Randolph. Christopher’s

Turned out, he was still keeping

Chapter 88

going on?” Owen asked, noticing the shift

is in trouble. We need to go she replied, sounding urgent. Cheen didn’t ask any more

She quickly grabbed Owen’t

looking rough. His face was pale, and blood dripped from a

Randolph stood, wearing black

running his fingers arross Christopher’s fæer. Then, he stopped and smiled

mask from Christopher’s

had a deep scar running down

eyes full of contempt. “You still think you’ve got a chance with Hailey? Take a look at

in a bad state, feeling like all his last bit of pride

him like this.

doorway. “Who the hell are you? What’s going on here?” Her face was filled with shock

looking like a total jerk. “Oh, looks like my disfigured brother’s

teeth, his neck muscles straining as he yelled at Eliza, “Run“”

Randolph’s hand. She was shaking, but somehow

phone right out of her

falling to the ground in shock.

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