The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

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.

the

asked, her voice tinged

his voice low. “Grandpa saw the verdict for Aiden on the news. It might have upset

verdict?” Hailey asked, her brows

her. “The verdi

Aiden was sentenced to life in prison for his crimes.”

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

surgery was still

and

a wave of discomfort. She walked to the window, trying to catch her breath.

followed her, gently wrapping his arm around her shoulder. “What you did was right. He got

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“But Grandpa has always been so good to me. If

throat felt dry, and she looked up at Owen, her voice cracking “Grandpa always told me to let Aiden go, but I

brought this on himself. Don’t blame yourself. Even if you hadn’t sent the USB drive, the police would have found evidence eventually. And you’re not the only one who knows about it. Don’t forget who gave you

into Owen’s embrace, unable

surgery lasted long, finally finishing by 4 p.m. Thomas was transferred to the ICU.

consciousness at 10 p.m., but after less than

Thomas’s condition could become more unstable, with

family was silent.

following morning, Hailey arrived at the hospital early. Isaac had stayed the night before, and Hailey was now taking over

before heading to the office,”

leaving the hospital.

limited to two visits a day, each only five minutes long,

Hailey sat in the waiting area, someone

up in surprise.

formal suit, looked tired and travel–worn. He sat down beside her. “I heard about Thomas’s condition. I came to check on him. I also heard

acknowledgment, before lowering her head, her exhaustion

her shoulder. “Don’t

Hailey remained silent.

Finley continued,

asked, sensing the change in

filled with something deeper. With a sigh, he said, “I’ll stay with you for half

pressed together. “I’m not going back.”

Finley said coldly, staring at her. “You know it’s impossible between you and him. You think I don’t know what’s been going

silent, the weight of his words

and threw them in front of her, his forehead creased in frustration. “Parker will

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