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.

the doorway, his clothes impeccably neat, his expression cool and aloof.

taking his hand. “Is everything alright?”

around, noticing nothing out

gently, lifting his hand to tuck a stray lock

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

whose face was cold. “I haven’t seen

Dalton? She might have left early due

“You all go ahead. Hailey just texted me. She had something work–related, so she left early and asked me

“Glad she’s alright. We’ll head back to the private room, then. Goodbye, Mr.

gave a quiet

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

narrowed slightly as he knelt down beside her.

She took a

pressed his lips together, not saying anything. He took off his coat and

nodded, standing up from the floor. After crouching for so long, she felt a bit

gently pulled her into his arms. Hailey closed her

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

you find a place,” Raphael replied, always willing

him, meeting his gaze.

he let out a soft, bitter laugh. He gently brushed her cheek with his hand. “Hailey, I don’t need your apology.”

her fingers gently

with Raphael because of

her, his eyes filled with tenderness. “This is enough for me.

met his gaze, her lips trembling

She had thought Owen had moved on, but

someone else–why was

Hailey knew they would never be together again. Since her return to

exactly did Owen

her teeth in

Hailey back to her apartment. Noticing she wasn’t feeling well and hadn’t eaten much, he took the opportunity to make some pasta for her while she

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