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”

Raphael they wouldn’t be having lunch together,

AM, Scarlett

long, fair legs

didn’t have much to bring, Scarlett’s suitcase was

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

can? Graham, listen. closely, this is the last time I’ll say it I don’t like you. Sleeping with you had nothing to do with feelings.”

for so long, and if you’re not going to take responsibility, then I guess I will,” Graham’s voice on the other end

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up the

but chuckle at the scene. “Did Graham show up at your place?”

suitcase inside, clearly annoyed, and nodded.

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suitcase and wheeled it to the guest room before grabbing a soda from the fridge and tossing it to her.

Scarlett said, sipping the cold soda. “A man like that? Please, I’m not interested. Besides, I have no intention of getting married. Even

what about living alone forever? Won’t it get

the end of this year, I’m quitting my job, traveling, 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

sound appealing, even to

I take on someone else’s? Graham is a notorious playboy. Whether he’s turned a new leaf is anyone’s guess. I won’t bet my future on

face was a perfect mix of annoyance and frustration–clearly, she wasn’t interested in Graham.

handsome, charming, and wealthy as Graham to humble himself and

A reformed bad boy didn’t move her; it wasn’t a matter of pride–it

and captivating in her

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

your Raphael?” Scarlett asked,

him my Raphaelin e

“You should learn how to

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 the big deal?” Scarlett laughed, tapping her cheek. “Do I

“Scarlett, seriously, not everyone’s a

anyone

else.”

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

do swing