Chapter 334

"Sure, I'll come!" He sounded happy. "I'll be there immediately."

His enthusiasm made Hailey's lips tremble and she furiously wiped away the tear that had suddenly trickled.

'You idiot,' she scolded herself. 'You've been so naive and stupid. It is all your fault.'

"Al–Alright, Rob," she said in a low voice. "I'll be expecting you in–" she paused and stared at her wristwatch. "In an hour's time."

"Okay, I'll be there," his reply was instant.

Then tiny whisperings reached Hailey's ears before she heard shuffling. And now, Chloe was back with the phone.

"Sister, you really want to meet Rob?"

Unlike Rob who seemed to be happy, Chloe sounded confused.

"Yeah." Hailey stared down at her palm. "I want us to meet later."

"Oh." Chloe made a sound. She didn't sound that enthusiastic. "Sister," she called moments later. "Could you tell me the reason why you want to see Rob?"

She wanted to know the reason. Hailey shook her head. It would be better if Rob and she had that conversation... Al