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”

was coming over, Hailey told Raphael they wouldn’t be having

Scarlett had

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

saying she didn’t have much to bring, Scarlett’s

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

like you. Stop chasing me. How is 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 with you

going to take responsibility, then I guess I will,” Graham’s voice

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frustration and hung up the phone. She was getting

the scene. “Did Graham show up at

her suitcase inside, clearly annoyed, and nodded.

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

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

what about living alone forever? Won’t it get

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. Doesn’t that sound great?”

did sound appealing, even to Hailey.

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

she wasn’t interested in Graham. She was

and wealthy as Graham to humble himself and pursue a woman so relentlessly… most women

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

detached, and captivating in her

have to work harder than he

where’s your Raphael?” Scarlett asked, raising an

him my

a glare. “You should

dodging me like crazy. What, am I that intimidating? All I want is

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

anyone

else.”

grinned, pleased with herself, and draped an arm around Hailey’s shoulder. “At least you know how to flatter me. Guess I’ll have

feigned shock. “You do swing both