Chapter 176

Chapter 176

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Hailey wasn’t wearing shoes, but Owen made a dramatic sound of pain, immediately releasing her and letting her slip away. Hailey quickly ran off, looking over her shoulder and sticking her tongue out at him.

Owen stood there, watching her carefree, happy back as she ran. He couldn’t help but smile. This trip was well worth it. As long as she was happy, everything else was worth it.

This trip was not in vain.

A group of children were playing ball on the beach, and Hailey, drawn in by their playful energy, joined in. Her beauty immediately captured the children’s attention, and they eagerly invited her to play with them.

After a while, Hailey grew tired and walked back toward Owen, who was sitting in the shade.

He handed her a coconut drink, and Hailey lay down beside him, staring out at the horizon, her expression distant, as if something was weighing on her mind.

“What’s wrong?” Owen asked, turning to look at her and gently brushing her long hair back.

Hailey sighed, her voice soft. “Owen, did I ever tell you that I didn’t want to have children?”

“Mm,” Owen replied, his voice quiet.

Hailey turned to face him, meeting his gaze. “I didn’t want to have children before, but now… if we stay together, we can’t have children. Owen, we will never have kids.”

“That doesn’t matter,” Owen said softly, lowering his head to look into her eyes. “I only want you now.”

Hailey bit her lip, looking down as a heavy sigh escaped her. She didn’t know what to say.

If anyone found out about their

elationship, it would surely be stopped.

Their happiness, their sweetness, it was only temporary. They both knew that.

They spent three whole days in Mauland, enjoying their time together, but due to a situation with Thomas, Hailey and Owen returned home after less than a week.

After landing, Hailey he.raight to the hospital. Owen instructed Richard to take their things home and also came to

the hospital.

Thomas was in critical condition and might not survive the night.

operating room, the atmosphere was heavy.

Hailey asked, her voice tinged with confusion. “Everything was stable before, wasn’t it?”

saw the verdict for Aiden on the news. It might

Hailey asked, her brows furrowing.

glanced at her.

yesterday. Aiden was sentenced to life in prison for his

She lowered her eyes and murmured, “Mm,” without saying anything

was still

and

of discomfort. She walked to

shoulder. “What

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barely audible. “But Grandpa has always been so

her voice cracking “Grandpa always told me to let

a body—he brought this on himself. Don’t blame yourself. Even if you hadn’t sent the USB drive, the police

embrace, unable to

lasted long, finally finishing by 4 p.m. Thomas

wore off, Thomas briefly regained consciousness at 10 p.m., but after less than ten minutes, he fell back into an unconscious state.

could become more unstable, with moments of clarity growing fewer and farther between.

family was silent.

had stayed the night before, and

Make sure you eat before heading to the office,” she said

nodded, leaving the hospital.

limited to two visits a day, each only five minutes

in the waiting area, someone suddenly

looked up in surprise.

beside her. “I heard about Thomas’s condition. I came

glanced at him, a silent acknowledgment, before lowering her head, her

patted her shoulder. “Don’t

Hailey remained silent.

Finley continued,

Hailey asked, sensing the change in his

“I’ll stay with you for half a month. After

widened, her lips pressed together. “I’m not going back.”

him. You think I don’t know

weight of his words

a stack of photos and threw them in front of her, his forehead

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