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”

was coming over, Hailey told Raphael

Scarlett had

denim shorts, and her long, fair legs were

much to 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 was anything

it that a guy can’t let go more than I can? Graham, listen. closely, this is the last time I’ll say it I don’t like you. Sleeping

so long, and if you’re not going to take responsibility, then I guess I will,” Graham’s

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eyes in frustration and hung up the phone. She was getting fed

help but chuckle at the scene. “Did Graham show up at your

her suitcase inside,

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soda from the fridge and tossing it to her. “Looks like he’s serious about you, Scarlett. Honestly, you could give it a try.”

a chance,” 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

living alone forever?

living off my savings, and spending some of it to start a business. When I hit thirty or forty, I’ll open a store and live a steady life.

did sound appealing, even to Hailey.

should I take on someone else’s? Graham is a notorious playboy. Whether he’s turned a new leaf is anyone’s

mix of annoyance and frustration–clearly, she wasn’t interested in Graham. She was as cold

man as handsome, charming, and wealthy as Graham to humble himself and pursue a woman so relentlessly… most women would be swept off

Scarlett wasn’t one of them. A reformed bad boy didn’t move her; it wasn’t a matter of pride–it was just

and captivating in her way.

over, he’d have to work harder than he ever imagined… and maybe, just maybe, he’d never get the chance.

your Raphael?” Scarlett asked, raising an eyebrow.

him my Raphaelin

“You should learn how to speak

Where’s Raphael, then? I haven’t seen him in forever. This guy’s been dodging me like crazy. What, am I that intimidating? All I want is one night, what’s

“Scarlett, seriously, not everyone’s a creep. And if you’re ugly, then there’s no hope

anyone

else.”

shoulder. “At least you know how to flatter me. Guess I’ll have to sleep with

shock. “You do swing

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