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 operating room, the

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

for Aiden on the news. It

asked,

her. “The verdi

yesterday. Aiden was sentenced to life in prison for

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

was

and

to the

shoulder. “What

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

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

fault. Aiden’s crimes are his own doing. 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

Owen’s embrace, unable to hold back the

long, finally finishing by 4 p.m. Thomas was transferred to

10 p.m., but after less than ten minutes, he fell back into an unconscious state.

could become more unstable, with moments

was silent.

early. Isaac had stayed the night before, and Hailey was now taking over for

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

nodded, leaving

each only five minutes long, to avoid disturbing the patient’s rest.

in the waiting area, someone suddenly appeared in front of her.

in surprise.

tired and travel–worn. He sat down beside her. “I heard about Thomas’s condition. I came to check on him. I also heard that the Dalton family has

before

shoulder. “Don’t worry.”

Hailey remained silent.

continued,

asked, sensing the

“I’ll stay with you for half a month. After that, you’ll come back with me

eyes widened, her lips pressed together.

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

of his words

threw them in front of her, his forehead creased in

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