"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."
"Oh, I don't want to repeat myself, Hailey." Sharon flicked off her tear and chortled. "I so much hate doing that. Since you won't adhere to simple words, isn't it better to use actions?" She laughed. "Yes, I should just go ahead and get rid of you once and for all." She nodded to herself and Hailey frowned. "But wait." Her eyes lit up and she grinned. "Why don't we get rid of your baby first?" Hailey's hands instantly went to her bump and she frowned at the girl's menacing look. "W–What do you think you're doing—" she halted in her words and her thoughts shouted danger as Sharon grabbed the knife. *****Inside the study room, Kendrick sat on his chair facing the computer screen. However, his focus was on something else. He would glance now and then toward the door. Should he go check up on her? The same question had been repeating in his head for a while now. However, this was a bad time. Only a few days left, as long as he kept things in control, then all would return to norma
Kendrick cursed again and stepped back. Even though he couldn't make out the screams, the voice obviously shouting for help belonged to Hailey. He made a quick survey of the door's layout and with one swift motion, his left arm made contact with the wooden door and it broke apart instantly. "Master, be careful!" The Butler's words came too late. His eyes were wide in their socket and he hurried forward to survey his arm. "Master, are you alright?"Kendrick had no time to answer that. He pushed past the man and barged inside the kitchen. When the door shattered, the screams also stopped. And the sight in front of him– His heart stopped. Was he too late? Both women were covered in blood and a large quantity of the red liquid was plastered everywhere, the floor, the tables, the cabinets, and even the appliances weren't spared. "Kendrick." Relief washed over him like a gush of wind when Hailey who was curled up in a corner sprang up and fled into his arms. "Sharon— she–she's gone mad,