Then Kara sniffed and held both hands to her chest. "Hailey, is it possible for us to share the same husband." "That is illegal, Ma'am." Rick instantly retorted. "Master and Madam are bound for eternity." "Don't dampen my hopes." Kara gave him an agitated look. "Can't you let me bask in my fantasy even for a little bit?""Only Madam is allowed to fantasize about Master," Rick replied. "Well, you can't control that, Rick." Kara jabbed at his chest with a finger. "Who knows what kind of thoughts I'm having about your dear Master in my heart right now?""That is unacceptable, Ma'am.""Tell me why.""Madam is your friend." Hailey could only watch in amusement and silently listened to their bantering as they left the supermarket. She could count the number of times Rick had spoken. But today, he was bantering with Kara and it was a sight for the sore eyes.Although there was no change in his ever-stoic expression, he seemed to be having a good time. Or was it only her imagination? Ri
However, Hailey's hope was far-fetched. When she returned from the kitchen with the utensils in her hand, Kara's conversation had gone haywire and she had never seen Rick looking more awkward than he was at the moment. "Do you think it is also my fault?" Kara was speaking to the guard in a low tone and she sniffed non-stop. "I just wanted them to wait a bit more. I haven't fulfilled her wish yet. Do you think I'm being weird? Doesn't everyone have ambition?" Hailey halted in her footsteps and narrowed her eyes. Why was Kara telling Rick about her past and her ex- boyfriends?Then her eyes darted to Kara's side and they landed on the beer bottle. "Rick! Shit! Don't let her drink." Hailey cursed out loud and hurried to grab the bottle. She could deal with an emotional Kara but not a drunk one. Not especially on this day, her birthday. Rick looked confused at Hailey's outburst. And he gave Kara a blank look. As if he didn't understand a word she said. "Forgive me, Madam. Ma'am appea
"You've worked so hard," Hailey murmured. "I'm sure she would like them." "Really?""Yeah." More tears gushed down her eyes and she sniffed again. "I'm so sorry, Hailey. I promise next time I won't act like this.""You don't need to be sorry." Hailey kept on patting her back. "I will always be here with you." Kara had made this same promise every time, but Hailey knew how hard it was to overcome a trauma. It would always be there, like a terminal illness. When it's its time to act up, it's always inevitable. "She wants me to be independent, and I am. I want to do that, even if they're willing to forsake me for that." "You can do whatever you want, Kara. If it makes you happy, go for it. Stop thinking about them, okay?"Although she acted unperturbed all the time, her father and the rest of her family forsaking her had left a deep wound in her. And this night that she let out all her emotions, She'd understandably mentioned them. "Whatever makes her happy makes me happy." Kara g
Otherwise, Hailey didn't want to imagine the look on Kendrick's face when they returned home very very late.But even in her drunken state, Kara who might have somehow grasped Hailey's words got more frantic. The only thing Hailey could register was Kara biting down hard on Rick's arm and setting herself free, then chaos erupted.The birthday cake, the decorations, and even the large table was not spared. In a flicker of seconds, Kara had turned the whole apartment into a mess. And while Rick ran after her to get a hold of her, Hailey was running from the girl who was now chasing after her like a maniac. "Take me home, Hailey!" Hailey leaned against the door and pressed both hands on her thumping chest as she had luckily found a way to Kara's bedroom and locked herself inside. "Hailey! Open it!" Kara kept on banging on the door and yelling. Hailey would be damned to do that. Her whole body shook as she carried her wobbly legs toward the bed with both hands on her waist. It was
Wait— If Kendrick had already left for work that meant she could relax at least for a while. And if he was really angry, then some of his anger would have already subsided by the time he got home. With that assurance in mind, Hailey's heart was once again at ease and she strolled inside the house. She hadn't even taken breakfast yet and she was screamingly hungry. But first, she had to change out of these clothes. Therefore, she headed toward the stairs, not thinking about why the Butler as well as the servants were nowhere in sight. Her head was only filled with finding a way to pacify Kendrick. And again, Hailey was carried away. As she walked through the hallway toward the bedroom, she didn't notice the sound of footsteps coming from ahead, until a figure stopped in front of her and she halted. "You are finally back."Hailey's eyes dimmed at the sight of the girl in front of her. Her eyes strayed from Sharon to the bedroom's direction then back to Sharon. "What are you doing
"And what kind of thoughts do you think I'm having." Hailey only got more agitated. This stupid man. He literally heard her questions, why was he evading them? "Whatever kind." "You..." The rest of her words were weighed down by the lump in her throat. Shit! She wasn't supposed to cry. Why then did she want to cry? But she was so mad right now, and he was treating her words as air. That wounded her more than Sharon's words."Just answer my question!" She strode up to him and snatched the towel from his hand."What was Sharon doing in this room? Why didn't you pick my calls? What happened yesterday while I was away? And why is Sharon acting this way?" Hailey had a lot to say but the rest of her words died in her throat. Like how Sharon had mentioned this wasn't the first time, and how she had openly directed her to ask the servants. It was as if whatever happened in this house, Hailey was the only one left in the dark.The Butler as well as the maids knew what was going on. But none
Hailey also wanted to suggest Kara to go have her head checked up at the hospital in case of any concussion. But she didn't want to sell Rick out that he had knocked her out. The emotionless bot was as helpless as it is.After hanging up, she headed out of the bedroom to the empty hallway. Had Kendrick gone to work or was he really still in the house? She halted in her footsteps and her eyes strayed to the other wing. Her fists balled at that before she resumed walking toward the stairs. When she reached the dining room, the table was empty. No breakfast and no servants in sight. She couldn't spot even the Butler. Hailey's eyes wandered around the empty space as she headed in the kitchen direction. The first time she came here, the house had been frighteningly huge and she felt like a stranger. Even now, was she still a stranger? Everything the servants ever did was according to Kendrick's orders. No one was around to cook for her or serve her, was it also Kendrick's orders? The
"You know who I hate the most right now, Hailey?" Sharon's eyes glinted. "She is sitting very close to me. I hate her so much I wish she never exists." Hailey's eyes widened not because of Sharon's words, but because her fingers were now dribbling with blood. She had cut herself with the sharp knife. However, Sharon didn't display any sign of pain on her face. Her smile even grew wider. "Someone once told me you are a jinx." Sharon went on. "You jinxed your mother, even your parents don't want you. You even jinxed Ken and now his parents are mad at him. Who knew I would also fall victim? Did you think telling Ken I was the one that showed his parents the reports would turn out in your favor?" Jinxed? Hailey took her gaze off the girl's bleeding fingers and her eyes dimmed. She'd be damned if she wasn't angry at this moment. Hell! She was mad. How did Sharon know about her parents? And who was that someone? Who told her those horrible words? "I advice you to watch your tongue."