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.

wanted to spend some time with Hailey, but as soon as he picked her up, Ivan called, asking them to

but Hailey didn’t mind

“Don’t forget to bring Casey.”

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

It was Christopher, She picked it up, but there was no answer right

away.

hang up when suddenly she heard a noise on

heavy crashing to the ground. Then came the unmistakable screech

Poor little brother, I really feel sorry for

was Randolph.

him, but now she remembered. Turned out,

Chapter 88

on?” Owen asked, noticing the shift in Hailey

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

loud hang Hadley’s eyes widened. She quickly grabbed Owen’t phone

he was on the floor, looking rough. His face was pale, and blood dripped from a cut on

him. Randolph stood, wearing black sportswear,

his fingers arross Christopher’s fæer. Then, he

the mask from

face now had a deep scar running

still think you’ve got a chance with Hailey? Take a

like all his last bit of pride was

him like this.

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

“Oh, looks like

muscles straining as

second, eyes locked on the blood–soaked baseball bat in Randolph’s hand. She was shaking, but somehow managed to

Randolph snatched the phone right out of

screamed, falling to the ground in shock.

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