"Devon." Kendrick glared at him. He didn't need to tell him to explain himself. He didn't want to waste his time doing that. Devon knew well that he had an explanation to give. Was he trying to evade the topic or what? If yes, Kendrick didn't see why he should appear all of a sudden and look like he hadn't shaved for a long time.Maybe it was his appearance that had scared Rosslyn off.Devon's hand went to the back of his neck and he rubbed it with an awkward smile. "I'm actually here because I have a confession to make," he muttered sadly. "But it's no biggie, Buddy. I've spent so many days reflecting and pondering on what I did." His eyes lit up and he said, "If you see what I've made, I'm very sure that if forgiveness is a person, you'll wholeheartedly give it to me."Then he pulled Kendrick's hand and dragged him into the office. "See, I've spent every day working on this. It's my best invention so far. Even you can't resist it."The huge box that stood in the center of the offi
And his friend had sold him out to his wife. That was an unforgivable thing. Yet, why couldn't he feel the anger he was supposed to? He'd had the intention to flare up at whatever Devon had to say. At whatever he had done to upset Hailey. But right now, all he could feel was exhaustion. He couldn't even bring himself to be mad at the guy. Not because of his disheveled appearance, and definitely not because he'd said something about him thinking Hailey and him were now a normal couple."So, you see, Buddy. It was only a slip of tongue. I'll bet a million that I didn't tell her of my own volition," Devon went on before the office went silent. Kendrick leaned back on the couch and shut his eyes. Now he had another huge task at hand. Pacifying Hailey and telling her things would be fine. He'd tell her he had everything in control. She shouldn't be worried about some worthless shareholders. She would live in safety because her life was not in danger.And the other thing. He couldn't tell
He sounded like a fool. But it was the truth. If he had stayed with her those three months instead of going on the trip, she wouldn't have had the chance to plan that. Things might have not been as they were at the moment. "I hope it's nothing serious." Devon rubbed his hand together and his expression turned serious.Nothing serious? Kendrick frowned. It wasn't anything serious. As long as his parents believed she didn't do it, which they already did, things were not serious at all. He understood they might not even have the heart to face her now. Which was why he needed to make things right.His father had said something about looking for the real culprit. He wouldn't find out anyways. Kendrick would make sure of that."It's a minor problem," he replied.Devon's brows came together. He looked as if he wanted to ask more. But he bit his lips and shrugged. "Since it's nothing serious, make them spend some time together, I guess. I'd say a nice holiday on an island. But that won't go
"Because Devon has told me everything," Kendrick answered in a soft tone. "You don't have to be scared, Hailey." He carefully watched her expression. "They don't even know of your existence. Even if they do, they will only dream of hurting you." Hailey pried her hand away from his and lowered her head. "You knew all along that Devon told me something.""Yeah." Kendrick nodded. "Th–Then, why didn't you ask me?" She stare up and looked at him with glossy eyes. She should be happy but instead, she appeared sad. Kendrick took her hand and waited for the maid to serve him food. After she was done and left, he turned to Hailey and spoke."You didn't want to talk about it. And I didn't want to upset you." Hailey searched his gaze for a few seconds before she lowered her head again. He had seen that expression returning to her eyes. Why would she feel guilt because of this?She was sad but she didn't seem to be worried about what he said of the shareholders. Maybe she was but she hid it.
Kendrick watched her with both hands in his pants pockets. She squealed as she touched the drones and her eyes shone with happiness for once. She loved them. "How do I operate this?" She waved the joystick at him and he moved to her side and sat on the couch. He took it from her hands and showed her how the buttons worked. "Let me try." She didn't even wait for him to finish his instruction, and she snatched it from his hand.The next moment, one drone started flying in the air and she screamed."It worked, Kendrick. It is working." Hailey pointed at the drone and laughed. Kendrick gave a nod of admiration. The drone flew smoothly in the air, circling the chandelier. She was a natural.However, he had judged too soon. Because things immediately went haywire and the drone disappeared. It flew in a random direction, no one knew where it went. They could only hear its sound from a distance. She had pressed the speed button."Where is it, Kendrick." Hailey stared at him, dumbfounded.
Hailey shook her head and ceiled the box. "Devon is your friend. I– I can't." After saying that, she didn't even meet his eyes and rushed for the stairs.Kendrick sat there, flabbergasted. What had gotten into her? She didn't want them anymore? All because Devon was his friend? Did that even make sense? He broke out of his trance and stood up to go after her, but after making sure he picked the box also.He didn't see why she wouldn't accept any gift from his friend. Would she do the same if it was he that bought it? Hadn't she been the one that wanted it in the first place? She had told him she loved the drones and he promised to get them for her. And now she didn't want them? That was ridiculous.He grabbed his coat from the dining area and walked to the stairs. As he walked down the hallway, he thought of many ways to talk some sense into her.She couldn't just ask for something and shove it away in the next second. This shouldn't be related to her cravings. And she was going to
Right now, she would prefer going to the diner and being bombarded by her best friend with a million questions instead of meeting his parents. This was too much."We'll get there soon." Kendrick's tone was soft and he placed a palm on hers which lay on her forehead. Hailey dropped her hand instantly and closed her eyes. Not another look. She didn't want to have another glimpse of his face. Hell! It was too hard. She'd tried her best to avoid eye contact with him. She'd avoided him as hard as she could.Hailey didn't know why she was going to that extent. The only loud blaring thought in her head was, everything was wrong. It all didn't feel right. Not only his baby, even if she was carrying his most treasured thing in the world or even his life, he should at least show some emotions. He shouldn't act as if all was normal. He was only making her feel worse. Her fingers dug into her dress and she shifted away— from him, to look outside the window. She would pretend he wasn't there,
This was uncomfortable. This feeling was suffocating. It was so suffocating, she had a hard time breathing. And as if occupying her chest was not enough, it was threatening to build up and burst out. She had never felt this kind of guilt before. It was so new and raw. And it was all because of what she had done. Silence hung inside the car. It was more settling for Hailey than it might be for Kendrick. He could go on reassuring her, it wouldn't change a thing. It would only add more weight, to the one in her heart. Despite the long ride, it felt like a flash to her. They'd arrived too soon, they had arrived at the villa. She bit her lips and swallowed as the car drove through the large metal gates. She sneaked a glance at Kendrick, his eyes never left her. Maybe he had been watching her all along, she didn't like it. He should ignore her. He should at least act as if she didn't exist or give her the cold treatment. It was way much better than this. If he would treat her the way sh