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Chapter 160

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.

for what felt like an

she soon drifted off to sleep in his arms. But her

tightly in his arms. Hailey was so small, curled up against

vulnerable.

I can feel her warmth again. This time, there will be no mistakes. We’re meant to be together–engaged, married, and

of this thought softened his

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sleep. When he woke, Hailey, in

her small face still pale. A bandage was wrapped around her forehead, and her hair hung loosely behind

softly, sensing something was wrong. Her

looked at him like he was a stranger.

He remained motionless.

she

After a long pause, he finally

both changed. Raphael

me.”

face shadowed, his voice

me?”

you, Owen. We should break up. I’m sure neither of

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

ice. After a moment of silence, she gave

his tone sharp and final. “I’ll

and walked out of the room, his steps

her hand pressed gently to her forehead. His cold words had sliced through her, and a sharp pain stabbed at her heart.

no way back now. We’re over. We were never meant

Hailey severed all ties with Owen. She spent another week in the hospital,

telling them everything,

message. Her fans erupted in excitement, and the post quickly trended on X: The Legendary Webnovelist River is

members of the Dalton family, former colleagues, and old friends began visiting

ones who cried the hardest

slim and graceful, her limbs long and elegant, and

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