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The doctor and nurse stepped out, their expressions neutral. Raphael immediately approached, eager to get any

information.

Owen, on the other hand, stayed back, unwilling to ask. He feared hearing the same apology from the doctor as last time. He couldn’t endure this kind of torment any longer.

“The patient sustained a head injury, but it’s not life–threatening. She underwent stitches and should wake up once the anesthesia wears off,” the doctor said indifferently.

Owen felt a weight lift off his chest, relief flooding through him. Hailey was moved to a regular room, and Owen stayed beside her. Raphael remained outside, not because he didn’t want to be there, but because there was no point. They both knew that the chance was gone.

Hailey still hadn’t woken up from the anesthesia. She lay in her hospital gown, pale from blood loss. Her face was partially hidden beneath the blanket, giving her a fragile, pitiful appearance. The bandage on her forehead was stained with blood.

Owen stared at her, not once blinking. After a long moment, he leaned in and kissed her forehead softly.

At that moment, Hailey’s eyes fluttered open. Her gaze met his, and she whispered, “Owen…” Her eyes welled with tears, and a single drop slipped down her cheek.

“I remember,” she whispered.

It was unclear if it was the shock of the basement or the blow to her head, but as she regained consciousness, all her memories came rushing back. Yet, Hailey thought, ‘Maybe it’s better if I don’t remember.‘

Owen hadn’t fully processed her words when he noticed the redness around her eyes. He leaned down and gently kissed her eyelids. “Why are you crying? Isn’t remembering a good thing?”

His voice was so tender it could melt ice, his eyes filled with concern.

Hailey sobbed harder, tears streaming down her face. She raised her hand, her delicate fingers gripping his shirt as she whispered his name, again and again.

“Owen…”

“Owen…”

“Can you hug me?”

She was fragile, like a child seeking comfort.

Owen carefully pulled her into his embrace, gently patting her back, soothing her softly.

what felt

weak from the surgery, she soon drifted off to sleep in his arms. But her sleep wasn’t peaceful. Her fingers clung tightly to

holding her tightly in his

vulnerable.

thought, I’ve waited two years… finally, I can feel her warmth again. This time, there will be no mistakes. We’re meant to be together–engaged, married, and living the life we

this thought softened his

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drifted off to sleep. When he woke, Hailey, in his arms,

there, her small face still pale. A bandage

sensing something was wrong. Her eyes were distant, cold.

him like he was a stranger.

He remained motionless.

she said

bit his lip. After a long pause, he finally asked quietly, “Why?”

steady. “Two years… We’ve both changed. Raphael is more suited to me. He can

me.”

but laugh. He lowered his head, his face shadowed, his voice cold as ice.

me?”

break up. I’m sure neither of us wants things to get more complicated. Let’s

He raised his head, his eyes cold as he asked, “So, you’ve fallen for Raphael,

a

sharp and final.

another word, he stood up and walked out of the

her hand pressed gently to her forehead. His cold words had sliced through her, and

“This is it. There’s no way back now. We’re over. We were never meant

spent another week in the

them

her long–neglected author account on X and posted a message. Her fans erupted in excitement, and the post quickly trended on X: The Legendary

former colleagues, and old friends began

hardest were Joshua and Holly.

a stunning beauty. Her figure was slim

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