'Oh, God.'Hailey covered her mouth to stifle her gasp. And Devon went on with his eyes fixed on the road. He didn't seem to know that she had no idea of the things he was talking about. He would even glance at her now and then to seek her opinion, and Hailey could only give him a nod.She listened on and everything became clearer. The reason why Kendrick had wanted her marriage with him to be a secret was because there were always threats to him. He didn't want to reveal her to the public. Because he was afraid something bad might happen to her. And especially because she was pregnant, he wouldn't risk losing her and above all, the baby. Hailey only sank into more confusion. The more things were revealed, the more confused she get.Was that why Kendrick had always gone everywhere with the bodyguards with him? Even those times he had escorted her to the hospital for a check-up. No wonder he always wore a mask. He didn't want someone to recognize his face behind that mask. He didn
And no wonder he had always treated her like an egg. The Ob-gyne had called it a miracle. Even his mother. Things made sense now, she finally knew why Kendrick wanted her so much. Why he was so desperate? "Hailey." Devon's voice jolted her once again out of her trance. And Hailey kept staring at him with widened eyes. The guy muttered every curse word he could think of, his expression regretful. He held out his hand to her arm in a pacifying gesture. "This is all a mess," he said regretfully. "I swear I thought he told you everything. The way you guys acted at the hospital, I thought— shit! I'm screwed."He let out another curse and looked away. And after some seconds, he looked back at her and breathed out a heavy sigh. "Hailey. Could you pretend you didn't hear anything?" He asked with a serious look but there was a pleading tone to his voice. "I don't know if he's just waiting for the right time or isn't planning to let you know at all. Please do me a favor and pretend thi
Hailey was left standing alone in the parking lot and alone with her thoughts. Another miracle? That shouldn't be impossible. But more children with Kendrick? Her body shuddered at the thought. Was that ever going to happen? Of course not. And now Hailey was afraid. She was afraid of so many things at once. Several minutes passed by and she remained standing in the parking lot. She finally collected herself and entered the hospital. She went straight to the elevator which took her to the top floor. When she stepped her foot out, her eyes lingered on the bodyguards ahead.All of them were taking turns and walking back and forth in front of the door. And for the first time, she noticed something.Apart from the room Kendrick was admitted to, no other room had patients in the area. There were no other people in the hallway apart from the bodyguards. The other doors were shut and never opened. Kendrick had reserved the whole VIP area. She trudged forward with her head lowered and ap
And there was his drugs again. What if he didn't take them later? Hailey had promised to see to it that he took them. If she left him now, wouldn't that be like going back on her promise? "The Butler is right." Kendrick touched the side of her face, his eyes softening. "Go home and get some rest, Okay?""Yes, Hailey. Just go already." Sharon smiled at her. "I'll take great care of Ken. It will be a burden if you're here. You'll only have Ken worried about your condition."Hailey's eyes were on Kendrick, and she slowly shook her head. "I won't go until you promise me that you'll take your drugs."Kendrick fixed her in a narrowed gaze, a frown appearing once more on his face. "Hailey—""Just promise me and I'll go." Hailey did not give him the chance to protest and she gave him a pleading look. There was silence for a few seconds before Kendrick finally gave her a nod. "Okay, I promise," he said in defeat."You won't go back on your word." Hailey squinted her eyes."I don't go back o
Well, that wasn't enough to fool Kendrick. He hadn't tried to make her open up. He wasn't planning to in any way. One thing he had learned about her was her dislike for being pestered. And despite knowing many ways to make her speak, because he knew she eventually would, Kendrick just felt the need to let her be. He would find Devon, wherever on the whole planet he had gone to. He didn't even need to find him. Devon would eventually show himself.It wouldn't take him long. He would always appear in his office doorstep. If not for him, then for his newfound obsession. "Master, the doctor would like to speak with you." The Butler appeared from his side, breaking him off his thoughts. Kendrick gave a nod and sat on the bed. "Tell him I'll go home. He should prepare the necessary things."He didn't see the need to linger in the hospital. It almost felt like a waste of time. Apart from waking up, eating food, taking drugs, and falling asleep, nothing else happened in his life these da
The bodyguards outside all stood in a single file as they left for the elevator. Kendrick followed after. He took the same car with the Butler and in no time, they were on their way back to the mansion. It was like a ceremony. The servants were gathered outside the large door. Everyone was there to welcome him back. Everyone except Hailey.Kendrick's eyes wandered around the house. His gaze even went in the garden's direction. If he would see her coming from that side. To welcome him too. However, it was only his wishful thinking. He didn't need to think whether she was out. She didn't go to the diner the last few days. She hadn't resumed to the diner since her headache episodes. The Butler had been communicating with the maids every day. They had confirmed that she never step foot out of the house.After getting past the servants, Kendrick's eyes wandered around as he entered the living room. Still, no sign of her. The living room was empty, too quiet. Was she upstairs? If she
A dark chuckle left Kendrick's lips and he shook his head. Now he was determined to dig her out from wherever she was hiding. She had a price to pay and also an explanation to give. Seeing no reason to linger in the study room as he had nothing there to do, Kendrick turned to go out. And before he reached the door, he halted and frowned. The Butler must have brought the reports. Did he hide them well? Well– he shouldn't wait there and wonder. He had to find out himself. So he turned around and headed back inside the room, going straight to his work chair. When he drew out the drawer, his eyes were met with the reports stacked upon one another. And the white bag that contained his drugs sitting on them. This was not the best place to hide them. It might be a good idea even to have them shredded. But that could wait. Right now, he had more important things to take care of.Where was Hailey? Therefore, with that in mind, he left the study room for the stairs again, his eyes wander
Kendrick let out a chuckle at her words. He released her and muttered in her ears. "You want me to wait until you finish hiding?" Her body tensed again and she let out a soft yelp as if surprised.Kendrick hadn't meant for his words to come out that way. He'd let things go even if she was hiding. He saw no point stirring any irrelevant dispute over this minor issue. Although it didn't feel as minor to him. She shouldn't avoid him no matter what reason she had. "I– I wasn't hiding," Hailey protested. "I wanted to finish this before coming out." She turned around while explaining herself. Her lips held an unusual smile. Kendrick hadn't expected to see her smile. And on her face were patches of white flour everywhere. Even her apron was smudged with the white substance. And his eye fell on his own hands. The hands he had used to touch her. They were also stained by the flour. Her short laugh made him lift his head and his eyes went to her back to glimpse what she was doing. She had