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Ryan's POV.I had angrily left the ward with the intention of dealing with Brielle and knowing who Hailey was, I knew that she would send Shirley after me, she would make her feel alone in the ward, which wouldn't be nice.As I drove, I picked out my phone and called Dad, "Ryan, what's happening?" He knew that I wouldn't call him if nothing was wrong, and it wasn't my fault, I didn't just need him that much like I should and he was mostly not around, so it was not my fault."Where are you, Dad?" I questioned him, with my eyes focusing on the road."Home with my wife, of course." He replied and laughed, I wondered what was funny.I rolled my eyes, wife, indeed. I thought. "Hailey got into an accident in school, a.....""What? Where is she presently?" He cut me off and I think Hailey's Mom questioned him about what happened, because he said, "Hailey got into an accident in school." How news flies."You shouldn't have cut me off Dad, I was about to tell you everything." I berated."Oh, s
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Ryan's POV.The sun hung lazily in the morning, the sky, casting a warm golden hue over the cityscape as I pulled up to Micah's house. I honked twice, knowing Micah would be ready and waiting with the others. Micah, Jace, and Leo bounced out of the house with a wide grin."About time, man! The day's wasting away," Micah exclaimed as he jumped into my car."Hey man," Leo wiggled my shoulders and settled down while Jace entered with a handshake from me."You're looking good." He complimented and I laughed, knowing that he didn't even see what I was wearing. I was sitting in the driver's seat while he was sitting in the backseat, so how would he see me? There's no way he could."Where are we going?" Micah questioned anxiously."Relax, Micah. We're on schedule," I chuckled, glancing at my watch. "I'm thinking of going for a short hike and later, we could crash at the court to play soccer before leaving for home," I told them my plans. "What do you guys think?""I think it is a good idea.
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Hailey's POV.I was discharged from the hospital, and a mix of relief and anxiety swept through me. The sterile hospital smell clung to my clothes as I sat quietly in the backseat of Uncle Elijah's car, Mom beside him. The ride home was silent, filled with unspoken tension and the weight of recent events hanging heavily in the air.I glanced out the window, watching the familiar streets pass by in a blur. I couldn't shake off the feeling of vulnerability that had settled over me since the incident in the chemistry lab. The bandage on her hand served as a constant reminder of Brielle's vindictiveness and the consequences of her choices.As we pulled up to Ryan's house, Uncle Elijah turned off the engine, breaking the silence."We're here," he announced softly, looking at me through the rearview mirror with a mix of concern and reassurance.I nodded, feeling a knot form in my stomach. Taking a deep breath, I unbuckled my seatbelt and opened the car door.Uncle Elijah got out of the car
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Hailey's POV.Just as Mom said and I know, Aunty Rebecca came back just the next day, with more determination, she wanted to push Mom out of the house and take her place but she resolved to violence, which was what I hated in her choice of things.It was in the early morning. I stood in the center of the chaos in the sitting room, my heart racing as I watched the confrontation unfold between Mom and Ryan's mom all over again, but this time, Uncle Elijah was in and he was with them.He stood beside Mom, his expression a mix of concern and disbelief. Ryan, who had just arrived in the sitting room from his room, looked torn between wanting to intervene and not knowing how to defuse the situation.Aunty Rebecca's voice thundered through the room, accusing Mom of betrayal and using colorful language that made me flinch."How dare you come back here and pretend like everything's fine? You're nothing but a husband snatcher, a homewrecker!" Rebecca's words were like daggers, stabbing at my he
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Ryan's POV.Mom came again as usual to cause trouble, but I couldn't let her in, Hailey was still healing from the turmoil that her last visit caused and I couldn't help but stop her from entering, I was sick of always letting her in only to cause Harley more pain."Ryan, what are you doing?" She asked me unbelievably."I'm stopping you from entering, Mom. You will only go in there are cause more pain to people who don't deserve it. You have been doing that for days now and I have been foolishly letting you in over and all over again, but not today. You should leave immediately." I wanted to close the door but she stopped me."Are you chasing your mother away from her house Ryan? What had that woman turned you to? I didn't bring you up to be disrespectful to me, I don't know that my child would be cruel to me." She was using a guilt trick on me, and I knew it. I still spoke with her though."Mom. If you were Hailey's Mom, I'm sure you would have killed yourself by now, if you see the
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Hailey's POV.My eyes fluttered open as the soft morning light filtered through my curtains, casting a warm glow across my room. It was Monday, the beginning of my final exams, and a mix of excitement and nervousness filled my thoughts. I stretched lazily in bed, feeling the weight of the upcoming challenges ahead. I had no exam that day, til the morrow I was going to the library with Shirley to read.As I sat up and rubbed the sleep from my eyes, memories from the previous weeks flooded my mind. The incident in the chemistry lab still lingered, the sting of Brielle's insincere apology and the scar in my hand serving as constant reminders. But today, I vowed to focus on my exams and push aside any distractions. I must graduate in a few months.I swung my legs out of bed and padded over to my desk. The stack of textbooks and notes seemed to mock me, reminding me that every hard word would begin to reflect today.As I flipped open my biology textbook, my phone buzzed with a message from
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Hailey's POV.I sat on the stairs of the school, my backpack slung over one shoulder, my eyes scanning the parking lot for any sign of Ryan's car. He had promised to pick me up after my final exam, but as the minutes ticked by, it became clear that he wouldn't make it. I sighed, feeling a mix of disappointment and understanding. Ryan often got caught up in his family's business recently, especially when his Dad needed him.Just as I was about to call Shirley for a ride, a voice interrupted my thoughts. "Hey, Hailey! Need a lift?" Micah grinned, leaning against his car with a casual charm.I smiled gratefully. "Yes, please. Thanks, Micah."When he was driving us towards my house, Micah turned on the radio, filling the car with upbeat music. "So, how was your exam?" he asked, glancing at me.I shrugged. "It was okay, I guess. Just glad it's over."Micah nodded, understanding the relief of finishing exams. "Any plans for the summer?"My mind wandered to the beach trips and lazy days I ha
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Hailey's Pov.The drive back home was nothing like when we were going to the restaurant, it was lively with Ryan's Mom, who was making some hilarious jokes just for the family to laugh, and at some points, I cracked up a laugh.I was beginning to feel that maybe Ryan's Mom wasn't that bad, maybe she just wanted peace and love among us all, but everything changed when we got home and met Mom. Aunty Rebecca changed from the sweet she was a second ago and changed to something I didn't know. I had to double-check her if she was the same person or if someone else was supposed to be her.Aunty Rebecca's voice cut through the sitting room immediately we entered and met Mom sitting there, her words laced with contempt as she directed her insults at my Mom once again. "I don't know why you're even here, trying to pretend like you belong. You're nothing but a husband snatcher, a gold digger!" She was harsh with her words. I palmed my face in frustration, oh no! Not again!My mom bristled at the
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