Chapter 140

"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