Behind bars

Edward did not return to the mansion and was not at the hospital either.Stephanie confirmed this from a nurse.

Since her return to the Collins' mansion,Edward had not stepped foot into the house.Was he avoiding her? She decided to come to the hospital to search for him but the nurse told her he wasn't there and had left after he was assured Hailey was okay.

Stephanie thought of leaving but she saw Hailey sitting comfortably in the VIP ward and obviously deep in thoughts.Instinctively recollecting all the harsh treatment she had suffered in the hands of Hailey, she stepped into the room with her heels interrupting Hailey's thought.

The latter lifted her head and her countenance naturally turned dark upon seeing her but she said nothing.

Stephanie was dressed in an exquisite and quite expensive high low gown that was yellow in color adding warmness and brightness to her.She stopped by the foot of the bed,and stared down at the frail Hailey Collins.

"Sad, " she smirked "Who would think t