"I saw the news, baby. That boy is a genius. He has single-handedly doubled the company's net worth. The profit margin is double the price of the previous years." He went on talking to her about the conference and how it was the talk of the town. Hailey was forced to be reminded of her father."Grandpa." She tugged at his arm as they walked toward the garden. "Do you think I look like her?"Her grandfather stopped and his brows knitted. "I only see physical comparisons, Child." He faced her and touched her cheek dotingly. That made Hailey wince. It was the place her father had slapped her. She couldn't believe it still ached."What is wrong?" Her grandfather deepened his frown. He took away his hand and narrowed his eyes at her face. "Who did this, child?" He asked, his eyes turning cold. "It's nothing, Grandpa. I'm fine." Hailey pulled away and went ahead to touch a large orange hanging from a tree. She should have looked into the mirror. The slap must have left some bruises. Thi
Hailey rubbed her shoulders with both hands around herself and thanked the bodyguard while she walked away from the parking lot. The Butler came to receive her at the door and helped her inside the living room.What was wrong with him? Hailey couldn't help but laugh at his worried expression. "You're freezing, Madam," he said after exchanging pleasantries. "You should have worn bigger clothes. It is colder in the evenings nowadays." "Thank you, Collins." Hailey shook her head at the overacting man. She would be fine with a warm bath.She was already feeling warm anyways. The house's temperature was unusually high today. "Is Kendrick back?" She looked around the living room, then her eyes went to the empty dining table. "Yes, Madam. Master is upstairs. He is in his study." "Oh." Hailey nodded. She stopped at the dining area because the dinner was ready. Kendrick did not come down even after she finished eating, Hailey couldn't help but furrow her brows. And that Sharon. Only Go
A vibration sound reached her ears from the living room and her thoughts were dragged to the calls from earlier. 'Urgh,' she had even forgotten about it. All thanks to Kendrick and his stupid secret. Hailey grabbed a random nightgown and slipped it on. Her phone kept on ringing and she hurried to the bedroom where she had dropped her pouch on the couch.She picked it up and then brought out her phone which was still ringing. Walking back to the closet, she dropped the pouch on its stand while her eyes were on the phone's screen as several missed call notifications popped up.And all were from her sister. It had stopped ringing again and when she was about to dial the call button, the phone went off once more. So she answered it and decided to sit on the only sofa in the closet. Her thoughts were back again on the drama at her father's place that morning and she breathed out a sigh. She didn't even get to see her sister. Maybe she wasn't at home. Because if she was, her father's sh
She would jump and call out his name. In the end, her hands would get tired of hanging mid-air. He would walk away after picking up her sister. He wouldn't even glance at her as he drove away from the school. Her nanny would come to carry her instead. Murmuring words to her that he loved her. Well– she had grown up hearing those same words from her nanny. Still, nothing changed. And until she was wiser enough that he would never carry her, she kept on running to him whenever he came to pick her sister from school. Hailey didn't know the phone was still on her ear, as those memories returned. And with them came the grief and anxieties she had held in for a long time."Please think about it, Sis. Things will turn back to normal if you apologize and give him what he wants," Chloe whispered from the other end.After hanging up, Hailey tossed the phone beside her on the sofa, unable to keep it in anymore.Things would not turn back to normal. Things were never normal. Her father would ke
"Do you want me to deal with him?"He shouldn't be asking. He should be giving orders to the guards to seize the greedy man. No one had the right to hurt her. No one had the right to touch his wife. Even if it was her own father. Was he insane to look past her condition? His gaze landed on her stomach and he placed his palm on it. He wouldn't tolerate this. And he knew exactly what to do."No." Her stunned voice made him lift his head and he found her staring at him, wide-eyed. "D-Don't do anything, Kendrick. It doesn't even hurt."That did nothing to douse Kendrick's rage, it only fanned it more. Was she stupid? What maniac would think of hitting a pregnant lady? Being her father didn't give him the right. He would put him in his place. Hailey shook her head again, her eyes widening more. The look on his face must have scared her, as she cowered back.That was the last thing Kendrick wanted. He didn't intend to scare her. But he couldn't also control the burning rage inside him. H
However, despite the shame and annoyance, Hailey woke up light-hearted. Her heart was light as a bird's feather. After letting it all out last night, she woke up energized and feeling better. Another additional luck, Kendrick did not linger. The moment she woke up, he left the bed and entered the bathroom, and shortly after, he got prepared and left the room, all while she was still in bed and praying to disappear under the mattress. The shower stopped and she stepped out, drying her hair and searching for the cream. She picked up the body spray container, then paused— Urgh! But she couldn't put it back. That cunning Kendrick. Dared he say she looked haggard again. Wait— did he even say that?It was all in her head, yet those words had stuck to her mind. He had only said that to distract her from...Hailey instantly put a halt to her thoughts as her mind went back to last night. Kendrick had distracted her from the white bag, and she was going to find out whatever it was. Thankf
"Eat carefully." He gave her a stern look and shook his head."Ken, why don't you eat your food? It's getting cold." Sharon's voice interrupted them and Hailey looked up to find her scooping more food into Kendrick's plate. "Hailey, why don't you quit acting like a baby? You're giving Ken a hard time concentrating on his food." Hailey glared at her. She wanted to retort. But the girl's hypocritic smile made her stop. She was smiling so widely, one would almost get fooled by her words. And Kendrick! Urgh! He definitely believed Sharon because he picked up his fork and went on to eat his food. Her attention turned back to Sharon and she couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Ken, what do you think about the new art theater? I want to visit there, would you like to go with me?" Sharon started. "You know last time we went to the old one together, I couldn't get enough of the sculptures. I also heard that the new ones delivered are so beautiful. And I would really love to have one.""You c
Hailey frowned at his expression. The man was trying so hard to avoid her gaze and his face was ashen as if shocked at the sight of her. Hailey narrowed her eyes at him and gave him a cautious nod."I-I I'll get going then," The Butler stammered. "I have some things to take care of. Urgh, those maids. I wonder where they've run off to."Then he scuttled past her and down the stairs. Hailey's gaze followed his back, the frown on her face deepening. There was something about this Butler. What was he hiding this time? She scratched her head and continued up the stairs. Hopefully, he wouldn't appear back inside the house soon. This way, she could take as much time as she could, without getting afraid of the possibility to get caught by him, red-handed, like the previous time. Hailey picked up her pace and she appeared in no time in the hallway. The study room's door came into view, and her heart started pounding. However—"Hailey." A voice interrupted her from the hallway and she l