Chapter 198

Chapter 198

Owen’s face was clouded with frustration, clearly showing his annoyance.

Hailey sat beside him, dressed in matching pink bear–themed pajamas. They were wearing couple’s sleepwear, a small comfort in an otherwise tense atmosphere.

Owen was not pleased. He kept his head down, his phone blasting with the sound of gunfire from a shooting game he’d gotten hooked on during his time in the hospital. The game had become his new obsession

In the past, Owen had been all about making money, but now, all he wanted was to take it easy.

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He had enough wealth to live comfortably, and all he wanted was a simple life–spending every day with the person he loved in a small house, doing whatever they wanted without anyone disturbing them. It felt like the world only had the two of them in it.

The sound of the game’s gunshots echoed as he lost a round,

Owen sighed and turned off his phone, looking at Hailey. “So, are you coming with me?” he asked.

“I can’t leave, Owen. My work is here.” Hailey furrowed her brow, trying to explain.

Owen’s expression darkened. “Then I won’t leave. I’ll stay here with you.”

Hailey raised an eyebrow. “What about the company?” Richard quietly asked, standing nearby.

“I’ll find someone to cover for me,” Owen replied, dismissing the concern.

“But we have several major projects coming up in the second half of the year. You’re needed to handle them, Richard pressed.

Owen’s face grew

darker.

wisely fell silent.

softly. “Owen, it’s not like we can’t meet again. Why are you

slightly, his gaze intense and serious. “Because I don’t want to be apart from you for even

her smile fading slightly as her heart clenched.

apart for five years,” Owen murmured,

hit Hailey like a physical blow, and a wave of pain spread

were behind them now, but

learned to appreciate each other more, to understand the depth of their love, and

composure. “I’m sorry, Owen.

many years, it was amazing that they could

fily, her voice

heart to someone, she subconsciously kept a part of herself in reserve, just in case. But Owen, he had given himself to her without holding anything

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be as open as he was, but she would

in their forties or fifties, she would

handed in her resignation.

quit her job and move back to Hallon City with Owen. He had risked his life for her, so resigning from her

had the freedom to be impulsive. Unlike most people who had to stick to the same routine for survival, she had the luxury of pursuing

work. It

Hallon City, I’m going to start writing again. This time, I

whatever you do,” Owen replied, his words

and as they got off the plane, the setting sun bathed them in a golden glow, as though their love was shining brighter than ever.

Wothaland. I saw her at the airport,” Selena said,

a black trench coat with sunglasses on, Selena exuded a sense of authority. “This time,

was silent for a moment before responding. “What are you planning to do?

Selena sneered. “I’m ready to do whatever it takes. They

die,” Mateo’s voice was laced with fear. “I just want to live.”

think you have any way out now? You were the star student back in school, but now look at you–working as a grocery store clerk. No company in Wothaland will hire you. Is

murmuring, “I don’t want this.”

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