Chapter 97

Chapter 97

Owen remained silent, his head lowered. But it was clear–he knew.

Hailey sneered. “You knew all along, yet you kept it from me. Do you take me for a fool? You let me fall in love with the son of my mother’s enemy. Owen, do you think it’s fun to toy with me?”

“Hailey, I never thought of it that way. I truly love you,” Owen said.

Hailey didn’t want to hear another word. Taking a deep breath, she said firmly, “I will keep investigating my mother’s accident until I uncover the truth.”

Owen remained silent.

“As for us, let’s separate for now–at least until I find out the truth.” Her voice was cold, devoid of any emotion.

Owen knew how stubborn she was–once she made a decision, she could not change her mind. He took a deep breath and said, “Alright.”

Exhaustion weighed on Hailey, especially in her eyes. She took a deep breath, stood up, and walked out. After wandering the streets for a while, she suddenly stopped. It was only then that she realized–she had nowhere to go.

The family she believed in, the love she cherished–in the end, they had all deceived her. She had been a fool, blissfully thinking she had found happiness. But it was all a lie.

She pulled out her phone and scrolled through her contacts, but for a moment, she had no idea who to call. Casey had just gone through a breakup and was still dealing with heartbreak.

Eliza had someone she cared about, and her relationship with Christopher was progressing rapidly. Hailey had no reason to disturb her. After scrolling for a long time, she gave up and lowered her head, aimlessly wandering the streets.

Suddenly, everything went black in front of her, and she collapsed. Hailey fell into a deep sleep, drifting into a dream.

In the dream, she saw her mother, Valerie. She was a woman of incredible warmth, grace, and poise, radiating elegance and dignity. She wore a white gown. She had a tall and slender figure, delicate skin, and a graceful neck. Her hair was neatly styled.

her with deep disappointment, her voice filled with reproach. “How could you be with the son of someone I despise?” she asked. “Hailey, you’ve genuinely disappointed me.” With that, she turned and began

away.

up no matter how hard she ran. She watched as Valerie disappeared before her eyes. A deep sadness overwhelmed her, and she

night, the darkness surrounding her. After a nap, she felt

as if she were lying in a bed. ‘Whose house was this?‘ she thought. Using the moonlight streaming through the window, she managed to grab her phone, only to discover, to her dismay, that it had run out of battery and shut

eyes adjusting, and finally took in her surroundings. The room was decorated

he seemed unfazed, wearing nothing but a white shirt and black pants. He looked slim and somewhat fragile, holding a tray with a bowl of

had only eaten half a bowl of oatmeal all day, and now she was starving. The aroma of the food

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in the otherwise quiet room. She immediately felt

if you’ll like it, the man said gently, his tone considerate

you,” Hailey said softly.

happened to see you collapse on the road while I was on my way to the flower shop, so I brought you back here,” the man said.

of refinement and quiet elegance that made him seem well–versed in scholarly pursuits. In another time, he might have been seen as the brightest scholar destined for great things.

Hailey Dalton,”

said calmly, “Is there anywhere you’re still feeling unwell? I’m a medical student; I can take a look. You fainted earlier due to

other person had been so generous. Hailey felt quite embarrassed and quickly thanked him. “I feel much better

on his handsome face. “It’s getting late. You should eat first. If you want

spoke up. “Could I stay here for the night?” Raphael was stunned upon hearing her words.

never mind,” she

to go, you can stay. I’ve

not sparse at all. Thank

of the bed, eating the pasta. She thought that perhaps fate wasn’t so unkind–when she had nowhere to turn, it had

lent Hailey his charger. Once her phone had enough charge, she was about to turn it on, but

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