Chapter 186

Chapter 186

Hailey didn’t know how much time had passed when Gracie’s voice suddenly rang out from the hallway.

“Why won’t this bathroom door open? Is it broken?

Hailey felt the doorknob behind her start to turn. Her heart raced in panic.

She felt like she was losing control. Owen was pressing her, while his girlfriend was just outside.

Owen was relentless, pushing her without giving her any space to breathe.

I’ve called the staff, they should be here soon, Raphael’s voice echoed from outside.

“Please hold on a moment, came the voice of the staff.

Hailey’s eyes widened. She pressed her back against the door, feeling the key being inserted into the lock.

Owen didn’t budge. He remained close, pinning her against the door.

Owen cased off her slightly, and their noses almost touched.

His breath was heavy as he whispered with a low, mocking laugh, “It’s been three years, Hailey. It’s been so long.”

This was the real greeting,

Three years apart, and he finally greeted her properly.

Hailey barely had time to respond before she felt the door behind her was about to be opened.

If Gracie and Raphael saw them in here alone, with her clothes disheveled and her face flushed, everything would be ruined.

Hailey shoved Owen away, scrambling to hide herself.

She had just hidden when the bathroom door opened.

at the doorway, his clothes impeccably neat, his expression cool

called, taking his hand. “Is everything alright?”

nothing

his hand to tuck a stray lock of Gracie’s hair

blushed slightly, nodding in agreement. As they started to leave, Gracie suddenly seemed to remember something. “Wait, Owen, have you seen Miss Dalton? She went to the bathroom, but I haven’t seen

glanced at Raphael, whose face was cold. “I

“Mr. Park, should you try calling Miss Dalton? She might

me. She had something work–related, so she

alright. We’ll head back to the private room, then. Goodbye,

a quiet nod.

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entering the bathroom and closing the door behind

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the door, pale–faced, her lips slightly swollen as she buried her face in her hands. Her eyes were red from the

down

long hair covering her face. She took a deep

together, not saying anything. He took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.

up from the floor. After crouching for so long,

closed her eyes for a moment, then straightened up, taking a

said quietly. “I want to move somewhere else.”

help you find a place,” Raphael replied, always willing to help

meeting his gaze. “I’m sorry.”

a moment, then he let out a soft, bitter laugh. He gently brushed her cheek

fingers gently touching her hair. “I’m really sorry.”

couldn’t be with Raphael

“This is enough for me. I never asked

met his gaze, her lips trembling slightly.

thought Owen had moved on, but his

wanted. He already had someone else–why was he still treating

together again. Since her return to Wothaland, she had tried to

did Owen want from

her teeth

much, he took the opportunity to make some pasta for

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