“Even if you beat Aunt Rowena to death, Calvin won’t come back. Don’t let yourself become a laughingstock in the eyes of others," Travis said emotionlessly, which made Rowena feel sad.
“Travis, this woman is a bearer of misfortune. You should hurry and get rid of her!” Rowena cried out.
Hailey was ecstatic upon hearing this news. It would be wonderful if they kicked you out!
Travis’s distant gaze scanned everyone present before he grabbed Hailey by the shoulder and carried her like a chicken in front of Rowena.
“This woman has expressed no desire to return to the Blake mansion since the day she left the hospital.” I told her that the rest of her life belongs to the Blake family. Even in death, she will remain a part of the Blake family. I stand by my words."
As long as she lived, she was part of the Blake family. Even after her death, her ghost would still be a part of the family.
Following three repetitions of this phrase, Rowena let out a terrifying laugh.
“Okay, let her stay in the Blake family as a widow for the rest of her life!”
Hailey’s expression showed a mix of fury and shame as she gritted her teeth so hard they felt like they were being crushed. Initially feeling pity for Rowena at the hospital, Hailey now realizes there must be a reason for her actions.
She turned her head, giving Travis a disdainful look and pushing his hand away from her shoulder. Walking past him with a blank expression, she retreated to her room. After spending a few days at the Blake mansion, Hailey felt like she was becoming a transparent presence. Whether she was the head of the family or a servant, everyone treated her as if she didn’t exist. If this continued, Hailey wondered if she had followed Calvin to death that day in the hospital and was now haunting the Blake mansion as a disembodied spirit.
She went for a walk, regardless of the Blake family’s approval.
Hailey didn’t inform anyone and left the Blake mansion alone without rushing.
As she stepped out of the mansion, she noticed a change in the air and felt a cool breeze that she found refreshing. If she had known it would be like this, she wouldn’t have stayed inside for days trying to mend her relationship with the Blake family. Taking a deep breath, she felt instantly rejuvenated and smiled warmly. Her smile caught the attention of Travis, who had just left the house.
Travis gave the driver the secretive instructions to follow Hailey because of her expression. The driver maintained a slower speed than Hailey’s walking pace to avoid detection and ensure Travis’s comfort in the car.
Hailey lowered her head and followed the navigation on her phone to find the nearest bus stop, finally understanding why there were no buses around the city.
The Blake residence occupied too much of the area, making it difficult for public transportation to operate efficiently.
The bus stop sign was visible in the distance, and Travis’s intentions became clear to Hailey.
“Didn’t I arrange a car and driver for you?”
Samuel and Travis's bodyguard picked up on the hint of discontent in Travis's words.
“I’ll call and ask the butler what’s going on,” the bodyguard said hastily. After inquiring, they found out that, besides the Blake family’s doorman, the only people who knew Hailey was outside the house were the three individuals from Travis’s car.
Upon hearing the bodyguard’s report, Travis immediately issued orders:
“Deduct the butler’s bonus for this month, dismiss the driver, and hire a new one.”
Samuel and the bodyguard exchanged glances, confirming the truth of the saying that a night as husband and wife symbolizes unwavering loyalty for life. Unfortunately, the people at home were unaware of this truth and mistakenly believed that Hailey had offended Travis. To gain Travis’s favor, they distanced themselves from Hailey, ignoring her completely. Hailey noticed Travis’s car pulling up next to her once again. The unnamed bodyguard opened the door for her and politely gestured for her to enter the car.
“Has my mother left?” Travis asked, even though he already knew the answer.Hailey pretended to smile and said, “What a great moment. Don’t tell me someone already informed you of what happened here?”Travis didn’t even blush despite Hailey’s statement and said, “I don’t know about your closed-door discussion.”Hailey looked at Layla, who approached her with a thin blanket and said, “I’ll tell you later.”“Okay. I’ll go now,” Travis said as he hung up the call.Layla covered Hailey, who was resting on the couch, with the blanket. The air conditioning temperature was low.Soon after, Hailey’s phone rang again. It was Travis once more. She didn’t hesitate and answered the call.“My mom is here,”
Thalia was very punctual.Hailey, Layla, Harry, and Laura stood up and greeted her by the driver’s seat.Originally, Layla wanted to greet her with all the servants standing in a row. However, Hailey said it was unnecessary. She did not organize something so extravagant when her in-laws came last time even though the two were looking for a fight. However, Hailey believed it was more important for her to greet herself. Everything else was not as necessary. Not to mention that with all the servants around, it would be challenging to keep a low profile. They might also be curious about how she would act when Thalia was present. That’s why she managed without them.If she overdid it and accidentally leaked into the main mansion, someone would say she was trying to butter up Thalia.After Thalia exited the car and saw Hailey greeting her at the entrance, she smiled and wrapped her arms tightly around Hailey
Travis addressed Eva normally. He called her “aunt.” But Eva was so used to being called Madame Winters that she felt uncomfortable with the new term.“Ms. Blake...” She only got out two words when Travis interrupted her.“You’re my elder, so call me Travis,” Travis whispered.If any of the Blake family members had been here, their eyes would surely pop out of their sockets. Travis rarely spoke with such respect, and only a few people had been worthy of such consideration. His grandmother was one of them.Eva’s lips trembled. In the end, she couldn’t say his name. “You... What did you want to tell me?”Either way, there was no way out. She had heard too many unfortunate news, so she thought she could probably bear one more.Travis’s response caught her off guard. “I would like to talk to you about Hailey,” he replied calmly.“Eh?” Eva was f
Fortunately, Travis didn’t press on about the friend or the photo. After hearing Hailey’s response, he lowered his head and returned to the financial news section.Hailey breathed a sigh of relief. After finishing her breakfast, she gathered her things and prepared for her visit to the hospital. Her uncle’s surgery was scheduled soon, so she wanted to keep him company as much as possible before that.Travis did not know that Hailey was going out. According to his usual schedule, he usually headed to the mansion before lunch. Judging by his bare face and comfortable clothes, she could guess his destination.However, she still asked, “Where are you going?”“To the hospital,” Hailey said.“Yesterday, I went to the mansion and informed Grandma in advance. I can go to the hospital directly now.”Immediately, Travis dropped everything and stood up. “I’m coming with you.”
When Travis appeared, Hailey continued to check both the study room and the bedroom. The sight of him shocked her greatly.“Didn’t you say you would come back tomorrow?” she asked, confused.Travis was supposed to return from his business trip tomorrow, but here he was.“I finished my work early, so I returned,” Travis replied. He didn’t tell her he had returned a day earlier because Hailey had instructed the servants to clean the villa and store his things to welcome his mother.Hailey said, “Oh, you came back just when I had someone helping me clean up the place. Can you go back to the Imperial Garden tonight? Don’t come tomorrow night either.”Frustrated, Travis questioned the obvious. “Why?”Hailey raised her eyebrows. “Don’t you know? Mrs. Thalia, your mother, will come to inspect my house in two days. I was worried she would check the upstairs, so I kept all
“About what you mentioned earlier... I think it’s a good idea.”The following day, Travis suddenly brought up this topic to Hailey.Hailey still felt quite dazed, with a bewildered expression. “What?”Travis was calm. “About getting Uncle Liam and Aunt Rowena to have another child.”Hailey instantly woke up. Travis’s words quickly dispelled her drowsiness. “What? Why suddenly?”Travis replied, “I just said; suddenly, I feel like it’s a good idea.”Hailey touched Travis’s forehead and then felt her own. “Do you have a fever or something?”Travis gently removed her hand and held it in his palm, with a serious expression. “I’m serious.”“Serious? Doesn’t it sound like you’re trying to separa