Chapter 227

If Kendrick knew she was deriving pleasure from his massage, he'd make fun of her till she turned red in embarrassment.

His slight anger was the only thing that settled with her at this moment. He was mad that she'd stayed in one position for several minutes. Well, Hailey had no choice. She needed to find that ring at any cost. She had to find it.

Kendrick wasn't even smiling. His expression was relaxed anyway. He would frown now and then at the sight of her swollen leg. Even when he'd cut the phone calls and coerced her to keep on reading, he didn't have on a pleased expression.

Hailey wasn't surprised that her sister called. She knew why Chloe called her. She must have called to inquire about her decision. And Hailey was afraid she had to disappoint her. After all, she hadn't ended up following her advice.

So she couldn't even argue when Kendrick had cut off the calls. She was too surprised at his action. And apart from astonishment, it was nothing else. A part of her heart was