The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

Chapter 108

Hailey stood motionless, her gaze fixed on the two of them as the light in her eyes slowly dimmed. She made no attempt to run because there was no point.

Owen had noticed her the moment he stepped out of the ward, yet he deliberately looked through her as if she were invisible.

“You should go back,” Alice said softly, her expression tender. “It’s too late, and you have work tomorrow.”

Owen gave a noncommittal hum in response.

When Alice turned and spotted Hailey, she feigned surprise. “Miss Dalton? What brings you here?”

“Just a slight fever,” Hailey replied with a polite smile.

Alice’s face immediately morphed into concern. “What? I’m sorry to hear that. Have you recovered now?”

Hailey nodded. “It’s nothing serious.”

“Oh, thank goodness.” Alice pressed a hand to her chest in exaggerated relief before sighing. “I just had a minor headache from the rain earlier. It was not a big deal, but Owen insisted on bringing me to the hospital. I had no choice. Her lips curled into a smug smile, eyes gleaming with triumph.

“Is that so? How considerate of him,” Hailey remarked dryly, shifting her attention to Owen. But he remained silent, already stepping away.

“I’ll be going,” he said, addressing only Alice.

Alice nodded and smiled sweetly. “Be careful on the way.”

Without a backward glance, Owen strode off, Richard trailing behind him.

Hailey turned to leave as well.

called out, her tone suddenly cooler. “Do you

paused, then smirked.

for the air conditioner’s faint hum. Alice handed Hailey a cup of water, and the two stood by the window,

partner, isn’t he?” Alice began, her voice laced

her water and remained

and that I was fine. All it took was one

do you mean? Please get to the point.”

his matters have nothing to do with you anymore, right? So, shouldn’t you keep a distance? It’s only proper.”

laughed outright. “Miss Gibbs, let me guess. You think it’s my trick that we met twice

Alice arched a brow. “Once might be

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her pallid face still radiating an unshakable poise. “Now that we’re done, we’re done. Your relationship with him is none of

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to a whisper. “Tell me, Alice, are you that terrified

cracked. For all her posturing, she couldn’t fathom how Hailey could still command the room with such effortless authority. The realization stung. Her expression stiffened slightly.“Don’t

insecure, aren’t you?” Hailey’s grin turned knife–sharp. “You’re dying to know why we broke up. Because if you knew, you could weaponize it to

Now that you’re out of the picture, if you want him back, may the best woman win. She tilted her head, her smile turning venomous. “But

drew together.

into the sharp edge of a bedside table. The impact

The man’s

coat still damp from the rain, his expression glacial. The look he gave her was one she’d never seen before, as if she were a stranger.

back, her gaze darting between Alice’s bleeding forehead and Owen’s frozen glare. “I

clutched her head, whimpering with pain. “It hurts.”

carrying her onto the bed. He turned to and roared at Richard, who stood gaping by the

attention and bolted from the