None of the staff said a word, however, Hailey wouldn't be surprised if they broke down. It was obvious that didn't want to help her anymore. They were afraid she was going to burn another dish."Ma'am, maybe you should take some rest.""We'll help with the dishes, you don't have to worry about it." "Would you like to sit down for a while?""No, she doesn't need any rest." Kara strode toward them with both hands on her waist and she gave Hailey a pointed look. "She needs to go back home.""Kara?" Hailey exclaimed and her eyes swept past the four people. Even the staff seemed to agree with her words as they all nodded at the same time. "What is it, Hailey?" Kara looked annoyed. "Do you want to burn down the whole kitchen?" Hailey's eyes darted between them and she lowered her head. She didn't want to burn down the kitchen. She only wanted some distraction.Before she could form a reply, Kara grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the kitchen, toward the storeroom."You look so miser
"It was more than bad, Kara." Hailey stopped her in her words and buried her face in her hands. "It was something horrible. I am a bad person, It was not a mistake." She had been in her right senses when she did that. It wasn't a mistake. It was her foolishness."You're not bad, Hailey," Kara whispered. "Don't say things like that. You nice and you're—""No, I'm not." Hailey shook her head rapidly. At least she wasn't. She wasn't kind when she did that. "I wasn't kind when I poisoned him. I was the most selfish and evil—""Hailey." Kara pulled her back by holding her shoulders. "What are you talking about? Did you poison someone? When and where?" Her jaw dropped and she looked flabbergasted as if she had just been hit by a ton of bricks.Hailey sniffled and kept covering her face. "I poisoned Kendrick, okay? ... I know it was so wrong of me. But I did poison him and he was sent to the hospital twice." She sobbed out and dropped her hands to take in Kara's expression. And it was exact
Hailey had to clear her head and weigh the pros and cons. She couldn't just jump into a choice that would leave her in regret in the future. It was great that her sister was here. Both girls could brainstorm and come up with the best solution."Whatever you say, Hailey." Kara stared at her helplessly and she sauntered forward to join Chloe at her table. Hailey also walked forward and hugged her sister who was already on her feet and had walked toward her. "It's so good to see you, Sis." Chloe smiled. "I guess I'm lucky today. Didn't expect to meet you here."They both went to the chair and sat down. Chloe's eyes were fixed on her face. Hailey could read all the questions in her eyes. "You don't look great, Sister," Chloe said with a frown and her eyes darted to Kara. "Did anything happen? Did you just cry?" "Of course she did," Kara answered her question and rolled her eyes. Then she went on to narrate what she had told her in the storeroom while pinning her with a hard glare."K
Maybe and probably, everything was filled with what-ifs. Both options might just lead to a dead end for her.His parents' intentions were clear and easy to see. But she didn't understand Kendrick. She never understood him. What if he ended up snatching her baby from her? Would that be any different from his parents' plan?He would have his parents backing him up at that time and she would have no one. Even he was powerful enough to overthrow her. If his parents joined him then, she'd only be like a mouse in front of three giant lions. "You see why you need to be free as soon as possible." Chloe held her shoulder and said softly, "No matter what decision you make, Sis, you'll part with your baby in the end. It's better you warm up to that idea early, so you won't feel much pain when the time comes." Hailey's shoulders dropped and she cradled her stomach. None of them spoke anything after Chloe's last words. And she turned to Kara to see if she would say anything. Anything to contradi
This was like a life and death situation for her. Her baby was her priority and she felt weak and useless that she didn't have any power over this situation."Would you like to speak with Rob?" Chloe asked and she opened her bag and brought out her phone. "We'll ask for his advice and see what he has to say. He'll have the right words to make you calm down."Hailey's eyes fell on her sister's hand which held the phone. Speak with Rob? Now? Did she have to?She wasn't sure if that was going to calm her down. Hearing Rob's voice at this moment would only increase her anxiety. And that sense of guilt would return. She was already dealing with a lot of emotions. She was even ashamed of speaking with him. The last time he was here, she hadn't given an answer to his question. She had left him hanging. It had been hard to watch his expression as he left. "Thanks, Chloe." She smiled at her sister. "Maybe next time." "Oh." Chloe gave a disappointed sound and she dropped the phone back inside
Hailey was also startled but she quickly collected herself. "Is she gone already?" Kara dropped her hands and picked up the tray she had just dropped.Hailey gave her a nod before stepping in front of her. "Don't give me that look, Hailey," Kara murmured. "I'm not mad at you, it's your sister. You know I can't stand her." "She only means well, Kara," Hailey explained softly."But she has the guts to call your baby a mistake." Kara dropped the tray on the counter and turned around to face her with folded hands."She didn't mean that," Hailey said in a tired voice and walked to the stove. It was futile explaining it to her. Maybe she should be offended by Chloe's words. But she only meant the marriage. She was talking about her marriage and not her baby."What did you decide, Hailey." Kara came to her side and faced her. "Are you going to follow your sister's advice?" "Kara—"Kara held up her hand, stopping her in her words. "Chloe has credible points, Hailey." She said in a disappo
"This is the only thing I can think of, Hailey. It is the only reasonable thing. We don't want you to be trapped by his parents. We don't also want you to end up at the receiving end. You love your baby so much. You should try working on this marriage instead of breaking it. His parents might not have any say in whatever you decide to do with your marriage. Hell! You can even start by pretending. Pretend that you're happy and you love him, things will fall into place eventually." Hailey wrapped both hands around herself, digesting each of Kara's words. Pretend. Pretend. Could pretending ever turn into reality? Was there any difference? How was she going to pretend? And how were things ever going to fall into place? Her thoughts were bombarded with so many questions and the dizziness returned. Hailey held her head to get a grip on even one thought. But there were so many. Too many. This new option even had a heavier weight than the previous two. Maybe she should find somewhere quie
"M–Madam?" The maids dispersed immediately and they gave her frightful looks. "Y–You're back already?""Would you l–like anything, Madam?" They all looked frantic as they hurried toward her. Each of them avoided her gaze and they all fixed their eyes on the floor. Hailey's lips twitched at the sides and she controlled the urge to chuckle at their awkwardness. How could she even think of laughing at them? They thought they were in trouble because she had caught them red-handed. But she was in bigger trouble right now. She could happily trade places with them.She told them to bring her food and left the kitchen to wait for them at the dining table. She brought out her phone from her bag and stared at the time. Kendrick would not return soon. She still had more time to focus on her neverending thoughts. Maybe she should tell him to give her more time. Maybe she would reach a decision after a few days. Footsteps came from the stairs all of a sudden and she held her breath. Was Ken