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

10 AM, Scarlett had arrived.

tank top and denim shorts, and her long, fair legs were strikingly

much to bring, Scarlett’s suitcase was packed

red lips moved with every word she spoke, effortlessly charming, yet the conversation was anything but sweet. “I don’t want to be responsible,

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

with you for so long, and if you’re not going to take responsibility, then I guess

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frustration and hung up the phone. She was

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

suitcase inside, clearly annoyed, and

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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

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

alone forever? Won’t it get lonely?”

living off my savings, and spending some of it to start a business. When I hit thirty or forty,

appealing, even

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

and frustration–clearly, she wasn’t interested in Graham. She was as cold and detached as ever.

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

didn’t move her; it wasn’t a

and captivating

have to work harder than he ever imagined… and

Raphael?” Scarlett

my Raphaelin

her a glare. “You should learn how to speak properly.”

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

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

anyone

else.”

“At least you know how

feigned shock. “You do swing both ways?”