The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

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Chapter 157

Chapter 157

Hailey joked, “Isn’t this all for you? Don’t you want Raphael?”

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“Don’t try to dodge the point. Yes, I want Raphael, but how could I still think about that if you two get together?” Scarlett shot her an exasperated look. “The truth is, you don’t want to settle. You’re still holding onto the one you care about.”

“And you don’t like Raphael,” Scarlett continued, studying Hailey intently. “You and I are the same, Hailey. We don’t want to settle for someone just because they’re good enough. We won’t force ourselves if they’re not the one we want.”

Hailey bit her lip, glancing over at Raphael in the kitchen, his back turned as he worked. She took a long breath, nodding slowly, admitting to Scarlett’s words.

“You still haven’t told me–do you like Owen?” Scarlett suddenly asked.

At that, Hailey frowned slightly, gathering her thoughts before answering, “I’m not sure how to explain it.”

“Hmm?”

“I don’t mind being close to him, and… I find myself drawn to him,” Hailey admitted, her hand instinctively touching her chest as her heart fluttered slightly at the thought of Owen.

Scarlett laughed softly, playfully brushing her fingers across Hailey’s cheek. “That’s love, you know. If you feel strongly about him, why not just tell him?”

Hailey let out a heavy sigh, lowering her gaze. “Scarlett, Aiden told me that Owen and I might be… related by blood.”

Scarlett’s eyes widened in disbelief, and after a long pause, she couldn’t help but laugh incredulously. “This is straight out of a soap opera.”

Hailey gave a bitter, resigned smile. “Yeah, it’s pretty absurd. Who could have predicted this?”

Hailey thought, ‘Who could imagine that the person I’m falling for might be my brother?‘

“Is there any concrete proof?” Scarlett asked, her brow furrowed.

Hailey shook her head. “Not yet.”

you should confirm it. And does Owen know about

looked away, her expression clouded. “He doesn’t

“Then you

both need to address.” Scarlett’s voice was firm, detached, and filled with the cool

her lip, shaking her head. “No,

for Owen, but I’ll forget with time. He, though… he

her hand. “So, what

was busy in the kitchen. “Raphael has a

to win Hailey over. If

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1, as an outsider, can see his true intentions. Hailey only sees Raphael as the closest person to her, second only to Aiden. She’s too reluctant to dig

years, and it’s not fake. Whether it’s Owen or Raphael, as long as Hailey’s willing, I

out from the

in acknowledgment and pulled Hailey toward

together. Throughout the meal, Hailey remained quiet, while Scarlett took the lead in

uninterested, he responded

herself to the bathroom, claiming she needed to remove her makeup and take a nap.

dining room. Raphael stood up, gathered the

to come all the way here. Scarlett

withdrew. “I know both of you too well. You’re both hopeless regarding cooking–only capable of ordering takeout. But too much takeout isn’t good for

back

expression darkened, his eyes growing serious. He lifted his hand and, unable to resist, gently ran his fingers through her hair. “Hailey, you do

catching as she slowly sank into the chair, pressing her

“Sorry,” Raphael murmured.

her voice tinged with sadness. “Raphael, can I do anything

something so important, and I

know and visiting places you used to go might help trigger some memories. But if it causes pain, you shouldn’t dwell on it

will you come with me to see my family tomorrow?”

studied her for a

arrived early at Hailey’s apartment. Scarlett was still asleep, and Hailey

out.