"You can start taking your drugs," The Doctor said and the nurse picked something from her tray. It was a bag. A white bag. The same kind of white bag. Hailey found herself staring too long and she quickly looked away. The doctor's eyes returned to her cautiously, before he faced Kendrick again and continued, "These drugs are safer, as you requested. Please make sure you take them. We'll speak later."Kendrick gave him a reply with a nod. Hailey didn't like the look the doctor was giving her, because she honestly didn't understand. And before he could turn around and leave with the nurse, she found herself blurting out."Is there a way I can help?" She asked. Because if her thoughts were correct, this doctor didn't seem to like her. He had treated Kendrick last time, and he knew what she did. Maybe that was why he was acting so secretive and treating her this way. Otherwise, why wouldn't he speak with Kendrick in front of her? "Yes, Madam." The doctor answered her question and g
Kendrick didn't hide his reluctance and that only made her more determined. Hailey had made sure to follow the doctor's prescription, and had made him swallow a pill from each of the drugs cards. It didn't take long for the drugs to start working, because a few seconds later, he lay down on the bed and fell asleep. But Kendrick didn't close his eyes until he had given Hailey another glare. She covered her mouth to stifle another laughter, as he slept. He fought the sleep, however, he couldn't fight it for long."Madam." The Butler who had stayed in the room and watched everything, flabbergasted, pulled Hailey to the side. "Could you please take care of Master's medication from now?" He whispered while his eyes went to the bed. Hailey gave him a nod and patted him on the shoulder. "I'll be honored, Collins. Just leave it to me.""Thank you, Madam. That is very nice of you." The Butler beamed at her, he almost hugged Hailey. The poor man looked so relieved that she wouldn't be surpr
He might say something like he wouldn't dare to, only his stupid Master had the right to get her contact. Well, Hailey had immediately blocked Kendrick's contact the moment he put it inside her phone. They never spoke on the phone once. And she started contemplating. She contemplated for a while. If she unblock him now and gave him a call, would he listen to her and send one of the bodyguards to come pick her up? But what if he didn't? Kendrick was as stubborn as a mule and as hard as a rock. She might just waste her time trying to convince him. If that man had his mind set on something, talking him out of it was like telling a weed to stop growing. And that Rick. Even if she had his contact, he was going to follow his precious Master's command in the end.'Argh' Hailey wanted to pull at her hair. And she sat down on the couch. She folded her hands and puffed up her cheeks. Why was he this stubborn? She couldn't help but ask for the umpteenth time. He should be grateful that she
'Urgh' She was helpless. Her footsteps echoed in the hallway as she strolled back to the bedroom. As she kept on walking, the echoes became louder. Hailey paused and her ears perked up. The echoes continued sounding even after she stopped walking. Who was it? Was Sharon back home? She couldn't help but wonder. But those footsteps didn't sound like the usual high-heeled shoes Sharon always wore. It sounded more like normal shoes. Even though the footsteps weren't heavy, it was that of a man.Hailey quickened her own steps and as she got far into the hallway she saw the Butler. His back was to her, and he was standing in front of the study room. He appeared to be locking the door. A briefcase was in his hand and his eyes darted around nervously.Shit! Hailey cursed inside. Had he sneaked in while she was in the garden? And why was he acting like a thief and frantically looking around, as if he didn't want to be caught? Was he avoiding her?Well, Hailey had caught him. And she was
"If you don't care about Kendrick's life, I do. You can't just follow his orders every time. He'll only get more stubborn and do whatever he likes. Just take me with you, and I'll make sure he takes those drugs."The Butler should just agree already. Hailey grimaced. This was the best she could do. She wasn't a professional at acting. He should either go with her, or she would really do as she promised. It wasn't like she would get lost in the city. She knew her way to the hospital. She had memorized its directions. And if it wasn't for that Robot Rick not giving back her own car keys, she would have long left the mansion. She couldn't even remember what excuse he had given her. She just found herself letting him go with her car keys. "Madam." The Butler looked helpless. "I still can't go with you, please have mercy."Kendrick should be the one having mercy. She couldn't believe how scared these people were of the devil. 'Urgh' Couldn't he just have mercy on even himself for once?
And what did the Butler do next? The minute they stepped out of the elevator into the hallway, he shoved the food packaging and Kendrick's briefcase in Hailey's hands and disappeared to God knew where. He didn't want to face Kendrick. And Hailey had to brazen herself, holding the huge package against her chest. A bodyguard attempted to take it from her, but hell! She was standing already in front of Kendrick's ward. And her heart was doing its usual nervous dance again. Taking in a deep breath, she gestured to the bodyguard to be quiet, and the other bodyguards stared at them, confused. Their gazes were mostly on Hailey. Because when she got out of the elevator, they looked astonished to see her.Ignoring them all, she reached forward to the door and pressed her ear on it. No sound. Was Kendrick sleeping? That would be great. Yet, if he was sleeping, how could she make him take the drugs?Hailey's hand reached for the doorknob and she plastered on a smile before pushing it open.
Hailey wanted to tell him he was wrong. He was so wrong. And why was she caught up in this? Wasn't he supposed to be the one getting taunted instead of the other way round? Kendrick had once again surprised her. Was he doing this to tick her off? To take revenge for forcing him to take the drugs? "You haven't answered me, Hailey." Kendrick went on speaking. "Do you want me to make you speak?" And how was he going to do that? Hailey snickered. She pursed her lips and kept her mouth shut, then went back to counting the seconds.He might as well keep asking the empty air, while she waited for him to fall asleep. She pushed her head to the side, ignoring his question, and focused instead on her own thoughts. Kendrick also went silent. He didn't say anything for a while. Good. Hailey was relieved. He should keep his mouth shut until the sleep overtook him.But Kendrick didn't keep his mouth shut. Because moments later she heard his voice again."Well. You asked for it," he said with a
The drugs should have taken effect a long time ago. Kendrick opened his eyes and stared at Devon. "Leave her alone," he said calmly.Hailey gasped at the sight of his eyes. Shit! He was fighting the sleep. His eyes were red and his face looked tired. 'Urgh' what was wrong with him? Would it kill him to let himself have some rest? "As you wish, Buddy," Devon replied and let out another laugh. His eyes went between Hailey and Kendrick and there was a knowing look on his face. "I delivered your message to Rosslyn." He went on. "You shouldn't keep her worrying though. She is confused about everything, I had to make things up for her to not get suspicious.""Good." Kendrick gave a nod. Then he let his eyelids close again."What do you say we tell her the truth?" Devon continued. "I mean, don't you trust her? You've been together for many years, she doesn't seem like one to be bordered anyways.""We can't trust anyone," Kendrick murmured with his eyes still closed. And Devon let out a