The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

Chapter 97

Chapter 97

Owen remained silent, his head lowered. But it was clear–he knew.

Hailey sneered. “You knew all along, yet you kept it from me. Do you take me for a fool? You let me fall in love with the son of my mother’s enemy. Owen, do you think it’s fun to toy with me?”

“Hailey, I never thought of it that way. I truly love you,” Owen said.

Hailey didn’t want to hear another word. Taking a deep breath, she said firmly, “I will keep investigating my mother’s accident until I uncover the truth.”

Owen remained silent.

“As for us, let’s separate for now–at least until I find out the truth.” Her voice was cold, devoid of any emotion.

Owen knew how stubborn she was–once she made a decision, she could not change her mind. He took a deep breath and said, “Alright.”

Exhaustion weighed on Hailey, especially in her eyes. She took a deep breath, stood up, and walked out. After wandering the streets for a while, she suddenly stopped. It was only then that she realized–she had nowhere to go.

The family she believed in, the love she cherished–in the end, they had all deceived her. She had been a fool, blissfully thinking she had found happiness. But it was all a lie.

She pulled out her phone and scrolled through her contacts, but for a moment, she had no idea who to call. Casey had just gone through a breakup and was still dealing with heartbreak.

Eliza had someone she cared about, and her relationship with Christopher was progressing rapidly. Hailey had no reason to disturb her. After scrolling for a long time, she gave up and lowered her head, aimlessly wandering the streets.

Suddenly, everything went black in front of her, and she collapsed. Hailey fell into a deep sleep, drifting into a dream.

In the dream, she saw her mother, Valerie. She was a woman of incredible warmth, grace, and poise, radiating elegance and dignity. She wore a white gown. She had a tall and slender figure, delicate skin, and a graceful neck. Her hair was neatly styled.

with the son of someone I despise?” she asked. “Hailey, you’ve genuinely disappointed me.” With that, she turned and began

away.

she couldn’t catch up no matter how hard she ran. She watched as Valerie disappeared before her eyes. A deep sadness overwhelmed her, and she felt an unbearable pain. Hailey

the darkness surrounding her. After a nap, she felt much more refreshed, but she

feeling something soft and plush, as if she were lying in a bed. ‘Whose house was this?‘ she thought. Using the moonlight streaming through the window, she managed to grab her phone, only to discover, to her dismay,

the room suddenly flickered on. Hailey squinted, her eyes adjusting, and finally took in her surroundings. The room was decorated in shades of gray, its

by the door. Despite the chill, he seemed unfazed, wearing nothing but a white shirt and black pants. He

bowl of oatmeal all day, and now she was starving. The

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uncontrollably, echoing loudly in the otherwise quiet room. She immediately felt embarrassed and wished

sure if you’ll like it, the man said gently, his tone considerate as he skillfully changed the

Hailey said softly.

see you collapse on the road while I was on my way to the flower shop, so I brought

charm. He exuded an air of refinement and quiet elegance that made him seem well–versed in scholarly pursuits. In another time, he might have been seen as

Dalton,”

feeling unwell? I’m a medical student; I can take a look. You fainted earlier due to low blood sugar, and after bringing you back, I gave you some glucose. How do you feel now?”

had been so generous. Hailey felt quite embarrassed and quickly thanked him.

a faint smile appearing on his handsome face. “It’s getting late.

feeling a bit bold, she spoke up. “Could

never mind,” she added quickly.

fine,” Raphael replied gently. “If you have nowhere else to go, you can stay. I’ve only moved in, so it’s a

not sparse at all. Thank you for taking me

her directions to the bathroom, he left the room. Hailey sat on the edge of the bed, eating the pasta. She thought that

Hailey his charger. Once her phone had enough charge, she was about to turn it on, but then something seemed to cross her mind, and she set the phone back down without unlocking