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.

her tone suddenly cooler. “Do you

smirked. “Why

was quiet, except for the air conditioner’s faint hum. Alice handed Hailey a cup of water, and the two stood by the window, the city lights stretching endlessly below

quite a good partner, isn’t he?” Alice began, her voice laced with faux casualness.

her water and remained silent.

I was fine. All it took was one sneeze, just one, and he

Gibbs, what do you mean? Please get to the point.”

mean, since you and Owen are over, his matters have nothing to do with you anymore, right? So,

let me guess. You think

you blame me?” Alice arched a brow. “Once

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

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voice dropping to a whisper. “Tell me, Alice, are you that terrified we’ll get

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

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 ensure we will never reconnect.” She shrugged. “Save your

same man. Now that you’re out of the picture, if you

brows drew

grabbed Hailey’s wrist and violently shoved herself backward straight into the sharp edge of a bedside table. The impact split her forehead open, blood

on?” The man’s

there, his coat still damp from the rain, his expression glacial. The look he gave her was

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

her head, whimpering with pain. “It

shouldered past Hailey without a word, scooping Alice up and carrying her onto the bed. He turned

snapped to attention and