The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 156

Chapter 156

Kaphael heard the faint hitch in Hailey’s voice and spoke softly, “Don’t cry, Go wash up and get some sleep. Soon, everything

will be back to normal?

Hailey nodded, whispering a soft thank you before hanging up the phone,

She crouched by the window, her face pale, eyes red from crying.

Downstairs, Owen sat in his car, smoking. He hadn’t moved for hours–seven or eight at least. He was a stone, unmoving and distant, as if he were determined to wait for her to come down.

Hailey sat there, drinking alone, the alcohol mixing with her growing fatigue until, by I AM, she succumbed to sleep.

When she woke, the sky was already light, the morning sun pouring in. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and rushed to the window to look down

The car was gone.

Hailey exiled a quiet sigh of relief. She thought, “Thank God. At least he didn’t spend the whole night waiting like an idiot

The hangover hit her with full force, a throbbing headache making her wince. Hailey massaged her temples and got up to head for the bathroom.

As soon as she finished washing up, her phone rang. It was Scarlett. She thought, “This early?

“Scarlett, what’s up?” Hailey answered, still groggy

“Hailey, can 1 stay with you for a while?” Scarlett’s voice came through the phone, sounding hoarse and exhausted.

Hailey was momentarily taken aback. “Sure, but is everything alright? What happened?”

Scarlett sighed, but didn’t elaborate, simply muttering a soft thank you in response.

“I’ll come over and help you move in a bit,” Hailey offered.

“No need,” Scarlett replied, “I’ll pack up a few things. Just send me your address”

“Alright, I’ll wait for you to come over”

coming over, Hailey told Raphael they

AM, Scarlett

a light purple tank top and denim shorts, and her long, fair legs were strikingly contrasted. She had done her makeup meticulously and looked effortlessly

bring, Scarlett’s suitcase was packed to the brim.

the phone when Hailey opened the door to greet her. Her red lips moved with every word she spoke, effortlessly charming, yet the conversation

that a guy can’t let go more than I can? Graham, listen. closely, this is the last time I’ll

not going to take responsibility, then I guess I will,” Graham’s voice on the other end of the line was calm, almost

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hung up the phone.

couldn’t help but chuckle at the scene. “Did Graham show up at

suitcase inside,

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wheeled it to the guest room before grabbing a soda from the fridge and tossing it to her. “Looks like he’s

Scarlett said, sipping the cold soda. “A man like that? Please, I’m not interested. Besides, I have no intention of getting married. Even if I were to date, it wouldn’t be

living alone forever? Won’t

savings, and spending some of it to start a business. When I hit thirty or forty, I’ll open a store

sound appealing, even

own life properly yet. Why should I take on someone else’s? Graham is a notorious playboy. Whether he’s turned a new

frustration–clearly, she wasn’t interested in Graham. She

to humble himself and pursue a woman so relentlessly… most women would be swept

Scarlett wasn’t one of them. A reformed bad boy didn’t move her;

captivating in

over, he’d have to work harder

where’s your Raphael?” Scarlett

my Raphaelin e

a glare. “You should learn how to speak

me like crazy. What, am I that intimidating? All I want is one night, what’s the big deal?” Scarlett laughed, tapping her cheek. “Do I look that bad?”

choked on her drink. “Scarlett, seriously, not everyone’s a creep.

anyone

else.”

least you know how to flatter me. Guess

“You do swing both ways?”