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
She should have reserved her compliment to him for the appropriate time. Clever was an understatement. That guy was too sensitive. He must have sensed her desperation down there in the dining room. And what did he do next? Urgh! He asked for the damned door to be locked. That only meant one thing. Kendrick knew. Shit! He knew that she had her eyes on the bag. And the Butler had definitely told him of her attempt last time to look inside it.And Hailey had a score to settle with the Butler. That man. She would make sure he spilled everything. But would he even? Even if she shouted and yell and seek for an answer for an entire day, she doubted if that man would even make a sound about it. Hailey pulled at her hair and let out another groan. What the bloody hell was inside that bag for God's sake? She paced in front of the study room, biting her fingernails with one fist clenched. Kendrick. Kendrick. Kendrick. That man!And what was wrong with her? Why was she acting like this? Why co
Hailey listened to them silently as she ate the fruits while keeping the smile on her face. And she had a doubt. Even these maids seemed so royal to Kendrick. Would she even get a word out of them? 'Urgh'"Girls." She looked between them as they kept on talking. The maids stopped speaking and they gave her their rapt attention. And Hailey cleared her throat."Don't you think the Butler has been acting weird recently?" She asked and furrowed her brows. "As if he's hiding something, have you seen him sneaking around?"Alright, Hailey had been the one sneaking around but sometimes she felt the Butler was doing the same thing. Come to think of it, his secret conversations with Kendrick and how he had walked in on her in the study room. Had he been keeping an eye on her?The maids' all widened their eyes and they gave each other looks. "W-We don't know what you're talking about, Madam.""The Butler looks quite okay to us.""We've seen him this morning and he seems alright."They both d
"I understand, Sister," Chloe murmured. "I understand that you don't want to make peace with Dad soon. However, that's not why I've called." She paused and Hailey's brows knitted. Why then had she called? Hailey was about to ask when Chloe's voice went on."You have the right to be mad at Dad for what he did yesterday. But as I've said, Dad didn't mean all that." She sounded sad. "Even though you're heartbroken by his actions, you shouldn't have taken it to heart... you shouldn't have told on him to brother-in-law."Hailey's confusion only grew. What was her sister speaking about? She didn't tell on him to Kendrick. He had instantly guessed everything the moment she cried in his arms and when he noticed her bruised cheek and— wait!Her eyes flew wide. Kendrick was mad, she even had a long time convincing him not to do anything. Did he go behind her back and dealt with her father as he promised? Fear gripped her heart and her sister's words confirmed her thoughts."Brother-in-law has
After the call ended, Hailey's eyes remained closed and she held the phone against her chest. Was she a bad person doing this? Was Chloe right? But she wasn't even sure whether she wanted her father's love anymore. She would also wish more than anything for the family to be together. But if this was what it would take. If she had to become greedy like her father, then her hands were tied and her mind was long made up. She had grown up without his love. She could thrive well without the love of both her parents. She ended up falling asleep on the couch with the phone still in her hands and in her sitting position.By the time Hailey woke up, the back of her neck which was against the headrest ached slightly and she used her hand to rub it.What time was it? She pressed a button on her phone and the screen lit up. Her lips parted at the sight of the time. Well– she had overslept. And Hailey was afraid that sleep wouldn't come to her early tonight. She went inside the bathroom to wa
Hailey's fears went away, replaced by her curiosity again. And after getting her bearings and collecting herself, she walked close to stand beside him."What is inside that bag, Kendrick? What are you trying to hide?" "It's none of your business." His answer came immediately. Hailey let out a curse and ran a hand through her hair. Of course, it wasn't her business. But she was curious. Curious to know why he was hiding it. And curious to know what was in the bag. "Kendrick, just tell me. Otherwise, I might die of curiosity." "Go away, Hailey." His voice sounded weak. And Hailey couldn't help but groan out loud. "If it isn't my business, then why are you hiding it from me? Why are you and the Butler acting so secretive?"Kendrick did not answer her. He remained silent and his brows came together. "Argh! Answer me, Kendrick!" Hailey yelled, but he still didn't answer. Then she started pacing. 'Urgh!' this was killing her.She paced by his side but he didn't even open his eyes. He