However, his tone indicated more than that. And as Hailey walked closer to the living room, she subconsciously slowed down her footsteps. She didn't stop walking though until the living room came into view. And not only the maids, but she also found the Butler as well as the bodyguards in the living room. They were all lined up in front of Kendrick who sat on a chair. His back was to her and the Butler was standing close to him.And instead of the office clothes she expected to see him in, Kendrick wore a t-shirt because his bruised arm now wrapped in a new bandage was in her view.No wonder the maids had spoken about his injury. Hailey had initially wondered how they saw the bruise on his arm.But more than that, Hailey's new surprise was directed at something else. Or more literally, someone else. Kendrick and his words... She had to stop in her footsteps and conceal her presence to make sure her ears weren't playing tricks on her. "You are not allowed to speak ill of her both in
"Collins, give her a good reward," Kendrick added. And after the Butler left with the maid who was smiling from ear to ear, he turned to the other servants and said, "You are all dismissed.""Yes, Master," They all answered and bowed their heads before walking out of the living room in a single file. "M–Madam." One of the two remaining maids was the one that first noticed her. She didn't meet Hailey's eyes and lowered her head in guilt. Hailey smiled and look past the maids, she couldn't take her eyes off Kendrick. "The food is ready, Lizzy. Could you help me distribute them?" "Yes, Madam." The maid nodded rapidly. "We don't deserve to take pleasure in your hard work, thank you, Madam."The other maid said her thanks, as well as the guards and Hailey walked past them and sauntered toward the couch Kendrick sat on. "You've been listening." Kendrick rose to his feet and stared down at her. Hailey wasn't surprised that he knew. He seemed to be aware of a lot of things. "I made brea
"Kendrick, you..." Hailey was speechless. She'd almost forgotten his cunning side. "Mm, What is it?" He gave her an innocent look."Did you just trick me?""I don't know what you're talking about, Hailey."Hailey groaned and retracted her hand with the spoon. This would be too embarrassing. What if one of the servants or even the Butler suddenly walked in on them? Hailey gave him a helpless look and she had no choice but to feed him with her hands. As she did that, Kendrick's other hand was now on her stomach. It was an awkward position. "Ken—Kendrick, stop moving." Hailey fought so hard to focus on feeding him. "Are you distracted?"She didn't need to look at his face to know that that smile was still present."Yeah." Hailey didn't see any point in hiding the truth. "So keep still, otherwise I'll spill the food."But her warning went on deaf ears as he began tracing strange patterns on her stomach. Was it a good idea to sit on his lap? Hailey gulped. And if she ran away now, it
The footsteps were coming from the kitchen's direction and Hailey took a different route. She slowed down her footsteps as she walked out of the house and made her way to where her greenhouse stood. It had been quite some time since she visited her garden and it felt like days. Since Kendrick wouldn't leave her alone with his endless taunting, she might as well spend some time with her babies.She had initially intended to stay home because, well... She had expected him to do something crazy like wanting to go to the office with the wound on his arm. And if possible, she could also keep him company. But Kendrick had been rational enough to stay home and tend to his wounds, and also maybe to have a word with the servants. Hailey's heart was as light as the fresh morning breeze as she breathed in the slightly chilled air. Her hair fluttered with the wind and she rubbed her shoulders with both hands wrapped around herself. She should have worn something heavier.When she got inside
"How about this?" Kendrick held her chin and made her look up at him. "If it turns out to be a boy, I'll let you name him. And if it's a girl, I'll do the same.""Really?" Hailey's lips parted and he gave her a nod. "That's a great idea, Kendrick. No matter what gender, I'll love my baby the same." Her head was back again on his shoulder and she let out a sigh of contentment. "Kendrick, if it's a girl, what are you going to name her?" She asked a few moments later. His soft laugh reached her ears before he replied, "My Grandma." "Really?" He nodded.Hailey smiled and met his gaze. "That will be so sweet of you, Kendrick," she muttered. And another curiosity hit her. "Kendrick, where is your grandma?" The words were out of her mouth before she could think twice.Apart from Kendrick's parents and that strange lady present at their wedding, she never knew of any of his other relatives. He should at least have grandparents, right? Kendrick's hold on her hand loosened and his smile d
***Two days passed by in a flash, and Hailey had no qualms with looking after Kendrick. He'd do the dressing by himself and his wound was healing rapidly. And apart from that, the servants' actions towards her had taken a tremendous turn. If they weren't nice to her before, then they were now. She'd been pampered non-stop even by the Butler. And unlike before that she would walk in on the maids and find them conversing about either her or Kendrick, nowadays their conversations were mostly about themselves and other things that caught their interest. Hailey strolled down the stairs with her bag hanging on her left shoulder and her phone in one hand. She hadn't noticed her sister's missed calls since she woke up. Why did Chloe call her several times? Could there be any problem? It wasn't possibly about their last conversation right?It had taken her sister by surprise when Kara broke the news of her decision. She wasn't possibly going to scold her for how irrational she was, right?
"Sister..." Her tone was soft and casual, completely different from the demeanor she had taken that day in the diner. "I've been calling you since last night but you didn't pick up." She sounded worried. "I hope you're alright.""I'm fine, Chloe." Hailey relaxed back on the chair and her eyes darted to Rick whose eyes were still fixed ahead. "Sorry I didn't see your call earlier... I hope you're doing fine.""I'm great, thanks for asking," Chloe replied. "Sister..." She added moments later. "About what happened that day... Are you still mad at me?" Her tone carried guilt and Hailey could hear her sniffing. "Of course not, Chloe. How could I be mad at you?" Hailey answered quickly. Was her sister crying? "I'm glad to hear that." Chloe sniffled. "I shouldn't have acted that way and agitated Kara. I should have reasoned from her point of view and shouldn't have argued that much."Hailey smiled at her sister's words. Did that mean Chloe had reflected on her behavior? Had she thought ove
But he had changed his attitude toward her when he found out a few days later who her pregnancy belonged to. He even urged her to carry on with the wedding because he'd gone behind her grandfather's back and demanded something big from Kendrick. Hailey had found out that prior to the wedding when she caught her father and stepmother having that conversation. It seemed like Chloe wasn't aware of that. Her father hadn't really helped with pacifying her grandfather for her misbehavior, but one thing was definite. He had been the catalyst to her whirlwind marriage to Kendrick."So you see, Sister. No matter what Dad does he was only looking out for you. He might be temperamental and have his own issues, but I'm very convinced that he loves us both.""I understand, Chloe," Hailey murmured, even though she didn't really understand her sister's words. It was too late to wish for her father's love anyways. "Don't worry too much about Dad's condition, let's be positive. I know he will get