Chapter 145

Chapter 145

Hailey hesitated for a few seconds before nodding.

Owen raised his hand and touched her face.

His fingers were cold, as if there was no warmth. It made one’s heart flutter.

There was something unfathomable in Owen’s eyes, and it was hard to tell what he was thinking about.

His gaze slowly locked onto Hailey. Hailey had a feeling of being preyed on.

And she was the prey.

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“Sorry. I mistook you for someone else.” The expression in Owen’s eyes faded away abruptly, and he became elegant and polite. He took a step back and said with a gentle expression, “My name is Owen Calhoun.”

“I know,” Hailey subconsciously replied.

“You know?” asked Owen, raising his eyebrows slightly.

“Yes. I’ve seen you on TV,” Hailey explained.

“Oh,” Owen said. “Your name is…”

“My name is Hailey Henderson.”

“Hailey, nice to meet you.” Owen was naturally sociable and familiar.

Hailey was slightly stunned. ‘He calls me Hailey, and I feel so familiar…‘ thought Hailey.

“Are you feeling unwell? Why did you come to see a psychiatrist?” Owen naturally changed the topic.

“Nothing. It’s just a minor problem,” said Hailey, smiling.

The elevator dinged as it reached the first floor.

Hailey immediately got out of the elevator. “Well, I’ll get going. Bye.”

“Miss Henderson, let me send you off.” Owen smiled. His big eyes were gentle and charming. It was as if an iceberg had been melted, making him come to life completely, exuding an extraordinary warmth.

Hailey was a little flattered. “No, thanks.”

‘Isn’t Owen too enthusiastic when we meet for the first time? But he seems to have good intentions. How c misunderstand him?‘ thought Hailey.

don’t have anything to do now,” said

LI

would seem too pretentious to refuse. Hailey could only say, “Thank you.

car door for

and neither was the assistant. Owen opened the passenger door for Hailey, and he drove.

got into the car,

she stared at Owen with her big eyes. “What

doing?”

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slender fingers gently pulled the seatbelt over.

she could find a cellar and hide in it.

earth am I thinking?‘ thought Hailey.

you,” she stammered.

a smile. Then, he looked straight ahead

so restless during the ride that she

to peek at Owen beside her but was afraid of being

felt so ashamed and

know that she was embarrassed and did not say much along the way.

about

then did Hailey

Rosemoor Estate

a little remote but quiet.

“This is…”

said politely, “This is my house. Sorry. I need to pick up a

“It’s okay.”

of the car. He walked to the

but it seemed impolite. Therefore, she had no

sit for a while. I might

following Owen into

against Owen at

decorated simply in black and white. It gave off

ing.

curtains in the living room were not drawn, blocking the sunlight outside. It was uncomfortable.

walk around. I’ll go to the study.

nodded. After seeing Owen go upstairs, she held her chest and

a little

the scene, she felt as if a boulder had lodged in her heart. It was uncomfortable.

but walk to the floor–to–ceiling window and pull the curtains aside to let

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the sound of something

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