Hailey lowered her head and gave them a slow nod. She would call the Butler. She was even ashamed of facing the man. What would he think of her? Would he be mad at her? He had also done his best to hide it from her. He must see her as a nag. But she had to know how Kendrick was doing. She had to be reassured he was alright.He should be taken to the best hospital in the city. The doctors were professionals. Their skills were also top-notch. So Kendrick would be alright. He should have woken up since last night. He should be awake right now at the hospital and eating breakfast just like her. "Girls, get me the telephone please," she lifted her head and said in a hoarse voice. The maids nodded at the same time and one of them was about to walk off. But the sound of a car made her stop. And Hailey sprang up. Her heart was pounding again as she ran for the large door. The maids were all behind her and when they got to the parking lot, the Butler emerged from the car with one of the bo
And if not for the Butler holding her in place, preventing her from moving, Hailey would have been wandering inside the hospital. She wouldn't get lost. This hospital was familiar. It was the same hospital he was brought to last time. He should be on the top floor in the VIP area. She would locate the ward he was admitted to if her memory didn't fail her. "Let's go." The Butler kept holding her hand even when they entered inside past the securities. As they took the elevator, he didn't release her, until they reached the large area. Some of the bodyguards were pacing back and forth in front of a ward and when the Butler finally let go of her hand, Hailey didn't waste time to sprint forward, his words of protest falling behind her ears. One bodyguard held the door open for her and she entered the ward. It was the same ward. When she barged inside, there was pin-drop silence in the room. "I told you to be careful, Madam," The Butler caught up with her and berated. Hailey's atten
"You." Sharon pointed a finger at her and Hailey grabbed that hand."I said get out," she whispered and when Sharon wanted to protest, Hailey dragged her to the door and she opened it, then threw the girl out while the Butler watched them in astonishment.After closing the door and locking it, Hailey breathed out again and returned to sit down beside Kendrick.His frown had disappeared and his expression was calm once more. Sharon's screams in the hallway were muffled behind the door and a few seconds later, everything became silent again.The guards must have taken her away.Hailey placed both palms on Kendrick's hand. His fingers were curled into a fist, and she started straightening them one by one and carefully. The Butler cleared his throat from behind and after some minutes, she could hear him unlocking the door. Sharon, however, did not come back. Good, she was gone. Silence descended once more and she found herself drifting off. A long time passed, and slight taps on her s
Hailey pulled back her hand that instant as if she had touched a hot object. Shit! What was she thinking? She patted her cheek and dropped her head, avoiding the Butler's gaze and also dreading to take another look at the sleeping man's face. "I'll– I'll be outside with the guards." The Butler stood up and scratched his head. "Please l-let me know, Madam. When he's awake."Hailey still avoided the Butler's eyes as she nodded. And when he closed the door behind him, she let out a groan and covered her face.'Urgh!' this was embarrassing. Even when asleep, Kendrick still had the ability to draw people like a magnet. And she was the only one immune to his charms. Urgh! She couldn't let her immunity waver. She had to build more defenses around herself. Her head lifted up and she sneak a peek at his face. Luckily, she didn't make a fool of herself when he was awake. Otherwise, Kendrick would keep taunting her until she drowned in shame. Some minutes later, the Butler came inside. And
Hailey let out a sigh and put the phone to her ear. "Kara," she mumbled to the phone."Hailey, what were you doing since yesterday? Where were you? I called you several times you didn't pick up my calls! I was so worried, are you alright?— wait, Hailey. Why is your voice hoarse? What happened to your voice? Did someone bully you? Are you alright?"Hailey distanced the phone from her ear and grimaced. She pressed a palm to her forehead as it started throbbing immediately. "I'm fine, Kara," she replied some seconds later after Kara was done with her barrage of questions."But your voice." Kara's confused tone came. "You don't sound alright, Hailey. Tell me who the hell bullied you. Oh, God. Are you sick? Shit! I should have thought of that. No one could bully you, your husband wouldn't allow that. Tell me, Hailey. Is it the headaches that have returned?"Hailey was surely having a headache right at the moment and she kept on pressing a hand to her forehead. Before Kara could continue
Because right now, it wasn't the worry that he was in danger that drove her forward, but the worry of what would happen when he was finally awake. Kendrick was safe, he was out of danger already. The only thing that remained was the impending danger looming over her head like dark clouds. She stepped out of the elevator and her footsteps got slower as she neared the door where the bodyguards were still patrolling. As she got closer, she couldn't help but pause for a few seconds. Then she continued walking and her ears caught noises.Hailey's heart did a leap as several voices came from the room. Was Kendrick awake? She gasped and pushed past the bodyguard who was about to open the door for her.She didn't even wait to respond to their greetings. She didn't have the time to notice them. Her apprehension and gloom were long forgotten. Even her guilt, as she barged inside the room. And her eyes were met with Kendrick's face. She almost tripped, her knees immediately went weak while h
"Hailey." Kendrick's palm was still on her face, his other hand still holding her waist. He went ahead to brush her hair aside. Her messed up hair. She didn't even get to brush it properly—'Urgh! Get a hold of yourself, Hailey.'Kendrick let out a soft laugh and went on. "Are you scared that you'll lose me?" His eyes flashed with amusement. "Have you been crying because you're afraid I wouldn't wake up?" Hailey's lips parted. And she blinked, before shaking her head quickly. This shameless man. W-Was she afraid because of that? Of course not. She was just scared that her baby would come out and find her father gone— yes, it was because of her baby. Otherwise, why the hell would she be afraid? Kendrick studied her face, his smile widening. Then he leaned downward, his hand still on her cheek.Hailey's heart was about to rip out of her ribcage. What in the world was happening? What the hell was Kendrick about to do? She struggled again, but heck! He was too strong. How could he be
And without a second thought, Hailey quickly let go of his shirt and stumbled backward. She didn't want to witness this. She didn't want to look at his face. 'Urgh,' she even wanted them to go back to moments ago when she was feeling all embarrassed and agitated. She didn't even know what to say. She didn't know how to start speaking or where to start. Sharon had made it seem like she was a shameless person. That stupid girl had weaved her into a perfect trap. If she started apologizing now, it would only prove her words right. The silence was so suffocating, Hailey couldn't breathe. She kept her head down for God knew how long. But she knew sooner or later, she had to face the music.It was either she spoke first or Kendrick erupted first. Her hands fisted the sides of her dress and she bit her lips hard. Gathering every courage she could, Hailey lifted her head to meet Kendrick's face and his anger. And true to her thoughts, when she looked up, his eyes were dark. And anger wa