Chapter 172

Bailey grounded under her breath, clearly sumayed, tit eventually fell deep in an are

She slept soundly through the night, without any dreams.

When she woke up, it was strendy 7 AM. It had apparenity rained the night before, and the dy outside was still overcast, with vaindrops gently tapping against the windowsill.

Owen was still asleep beside her, his face peaceful and serene

Hailey felt surprisingly refreshed. She got up to freshen up, then walked out of the hospital room, intending to grab some food from a nearby café.

When she returned, she found Owen sitting on the edge of the bed, his face dark with frustration

“What’s wrong?” she asked curiously, placing the donut and oatmeal she had bought on the side table.

Without a word, Owen walked over, pulled her into his arms, and asked, “Where did you go?”

“I went to buy breakfast,” Hailey replied innocently, blinking up at him. She stood on tiptoe and gave him a quick kiss on the nose, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Owen, don’t tell me you’re upset because you woke up and didn’t see me?

Owen answered with a serious, “Mm.”

Hailey couldn’t help herself–she burst out laughing. “You’re so clingy.”

Owen didn’t argue, quietly following her and watching as she prepared breakfast.

Hailey pulled out a small table, placing the food she bought on it. The two of them cuddled up and enjoyed a pleasant breakfast together.

After eating, Hailey felt even better. She stretched lazily and decided it was time to talk to Owen about getting discharged from the hospital.

“The doctor said you need to stay for three more days,” Owen said casually, glancing at her.

When it came to her health, Owen was completely unyielding.

“Two more days? That’s too much! Look at me, I’m fine now. I could just stay at your place and you can take care of me,” Hailey pouted, trying to sweet–talk him.

want to stay in the hospital any longer; the

it in her mouth, his expression unreadable. “The doctor decides when

sighed, her energy deflating as she

two days,” Owen added after a

annoyance and huffed,

come and keep you company?”

Hailey raised

a moment, then asked, “Do you have any favorite

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Chapter 172

“I have a favorite male celebrity, is

immediately rejected.

Hailey scoffed. “Cheapskate.”

you ever tell me who

at him, speechless. “Are you serious?”

he lightly pinched her soft cheek. “You have no idea how terrifying

rolled her eyes at him, muttering, “Immature.”

didn’t react, but smiled to

immature, possessive, and a little childish. And if he let his true desire for possession show, it

someone made him feel like a completely different person.

anyone else in her eyes, not even other women. If he could, he’d build a villa, lock her inside, and only let him be the one to visit, the only one who could

belong to each other–body

as he looked at Hailey,

chill down her spine and nervously rubbed her arm. “What

smiled softly, brushing a lock of her hair away from her face. “After you’re discharged, why don’t

yawn. “Let’s talk about it in a

gaze, watching her as she closed her eyes.

with him now, Owen knew she still harbored some reservations about their relationship. There was a lingering knot in

sighed softly, looking at her pale face, feeling a

past few days in the hospital had been

things for her discharge. Hailey, wearing a long dress, stretched and yawned. After three days in the hospital, she was finally leaving, and her

they left the room, but Hailey suddenly spotted a familiar

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