The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

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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.

room, the atmosphere was heavy.

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

for Aiden on

asked, her

glanced at her. “The

Aiden was sentenced to life in prison for

unchanged. She lowered her eyes

surgery was still

and

a wave of discomfort. She walked to the window,

around her shoulder. “What you

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know,” Hailey whispered, her voice barely audible. “But Grandpa has always been so good to me.

and she looked up at Owen, her voice cracking “Grandpa always

He murdered and disposed of a body—he 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

embrace, unable to hold back the tears. She breathed deeply.

finishing by 4 p.m. Thomas was transferred to the

the anesthesia wore off, Thomas briefly regained consciousness at 10 p.m., but after less than

condition could become more unstable, with moments of clarity growing fewer

was

following morning, Hailey arrived at the hospital early. Isaac had stayed the

you eat before heading to the office,”

leaving the hospital.

the ICU, visitors were limited to two visits a day, each only five minutes

someone

in

and travel–worn. He sat down beside her. “I heard about Thomas’s condition. I came to check on him. I

silent acknowledgment, before lowering her head, her exhaustion visible.

shoulder. “Don’t worry.”

Hailey remained silent.

Finley continued, his voice

Hailey asked, sensing the change in his

but filled with something deeper. With a sigh, he said, “I’ll stay with you for half a month. After that, you’ll come back with me to Northsilver.”

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

him. You think I don’t

silent, the weight of his words sinking in.

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

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