Kendrick’s parents looked forward to her delivery. Their thoughts had always been about the baby. Even when they were angry at her, their love for her baby did not reduce a bit. They even wanted to take her baby away. Telling them that she had lost her baby, how were they going to react to the news?Would she be able to leave the house without telling them? Wasn’t Kendrick supposed to have told them already? What was going on?“Why are you quiet?” Kendrick’s mother demanded with a bit of a frown on her face. Her excitement didn’t cease anyways. “Tell us where the baby is. Is Ken with the baby? Is he outside?”Hailey shook her head and the rate of her heartbeat picked up. “I… I…” She couldn’t even find her voice. “You what?” Kendrick’s father asked, his frown getting bigger. “Quit hesitating, are you not here to show us the child? Where is he?”Shit! This was bad. And Hailey knew she was in soup. How she wished she could flee from here immediately.“I’m actually here to look for Ke
Before she knew it, Kendrick’s mother lifted her shirt in a swift motion, and her surgery scar was revealed to them. Sharon shot to her feet and her mouth hung open. While the man’s eyes only widened further. And Kendrick’s mother, she simply staggered back and fell into her husband’s arms.“H-Honey.” She held her chest, looking breathless. “She- She isn’t lying.”Hailey walked away from the couple, tugging her shirt back to rest below her stomach.“Hailey!?” Sharon screeched. “What did you do to the baby? How could you kill Ken’s baby?”“K-Killed?” Kendrick’s mother looked as if she would faint. “D-Did you kill the baby, Hailey?”Killed?The word stung Hailey’s heart.Her strength left her and she dropped to her knees and sobbed.Did she kill her baby? How could that be? Accidents were inevitable.“What exactly is going on here?” Kendrick’s father’s hands were trembling. Veins popped up on his neck. He looked furious. “Did you do something to the baby, Hailey?” He asked. “Of cours
The taxi dropped her off at the diner and she walked out to be suddenly embraced by Kara. Hailey hadn’t seen Kara coming, and she was shocked for a few seconds.“Oh, my God, Hailey,” Kara examined her body and said anxiously. “What took you so long? How did things go? And why are you looking like this?”Kara bombarded her with a lot of questions and Hailey was lost at which to answer first. The only thing she knew was that Kara’s embrace seemed to be calming her nerves. The sight of the diner, for the first time after countless weeks, also had some of her spirits coming back.“Hailey.” Kara pulled her out of her thoughts. “Talk to me. Why did you look as if you have cried?”Hailey stepped out of the embrace and her hold tightened around her bag. “Forget it, let’s go inside.” Kara grabbed her hand and led her into the diner. “You don’t look alright, Hailey. I wonder what has occurred between you and your husband. Whatever it is, don’t think too much. You must have some rest and rela
“They don’t know.” Hailey held her forehead with both hands and shook her head. And it was all because of her. She had caused a fudge between Kendrick and his parents.“I’m afraid, Kara.” She looked up and sniffed. “I’m afraid that they’re going to come for me.” She couldn’t stop thinking about the retribution that Kendrick’s father had mentioned. The look in his eyes came back to her memory and the fears returned.Also, Hailey was afraid of what the retribution might be. The couple might try to separate Kendrick from her for real.Since it turned out that they didn’t even know anything about the divorce, once they knew about it, they might try to make it happen whether she liked it or not. Whether Kendrick liked it or not.Hailey was now sure that the divorce was all Kendrick’s idea. Her initial thoughts were right. He must be disillusioned by grief, he probably wasn’t in his right sense. And all she needed to do was talk him out of it. But now, she had to act fast. She needed to
“If your grandfather was here, he would tell you the same thing. It would break his heart to see you like this. All this suffering is not worth it. You can give the lawyer what he wants and-”“I can do it myself.” Hailey didn’t let her finish her words and she grabbed the hairdryer.And her mother stared at her through the mirror in shock.“Dear…”“I don’t need your help.” Hailey’s hand fisted the fabric of the bathrobe, and she struggled to keep the sudden anger in her in check.How could she tell her to quit already? How could she not go out? Did she even care? And did she know the pain that she was going through at the moment?“I want to be left alone,” Hailey muttered in a low tone.She didn’t want the woman’s company. She didn’t need her company. She never needed that in the past. Even now, she wasn’t going to.The woman stared at Hailey, her expression changing to a sad one. She dropped her hands by her side and breathed out a heavy sigh.“It’s alright, Dear.” She patted Hailey
Hailey’s eyes instantly clouded. She hadn’t just guessed the meaning behind Kara’s hesitant look yesterday. It was the actual truth.How could she tell her not to go after Kendrick?What did she mean by that?Did she also want her to sign the divorce papers just like her mother?“This is worth everything I’ve ever had, Kara.” Hailey was heartbroken but she didn’t show it. “Kendrick is the only person I have right now. I can’t just let him go just because of these stupid papers. I will talk with him and we’ll get back together.”And Hailey was confident that once she talked to him, he would return to his senses and take back his decision.“But, Hailey.” Kara looked agitated. “You’re not well, and if you keep doing this, I’m afraid that you’ll end up again at the hospital. Sit down and think about it. At least, take things slowly.”Hailey was done trying to make her friend understand. She didn’t need anyone’s understanding anyways.Only she knew what was good for her, and Kendrick was t
"How bold of her.""She didn't even blink while stating this blatant lie.""Everyone knows that Mr. Reid's relatives don't come here.""And if they do, they'll use his private elevator from the parking lot.""Besides, I can't remember seeing her photo on the internet.""Everyone can detect Mr. Reid's relative at a glance.""And didn't he have only one cousin?""I know, right? He doesn't even have a sister for her to claim that she was one."While the loud gossip continued, the receptionist didn't try to force her smile anymore. "Ridiculous." She chuckled and shook her head. "Look here, Miss." She stared down at Hailey. "At least, two to three ladies appear often, claiming that they have a relationship with Mr. Reid. A majority of them claim to be his wife, while others claim to have intimate relationships with him. The bottom line is, everyone is vying to get his attention.""Yeah, the drama is neverending." One receptionist snickered."Now, I'll advice you to kindly leave quietly w
And an underground one at that. Relief washed over her and she covered her mouth to contain her excitement. Without waiting to think twice, Hailey glanced over her shoulder again before she headed down the underground parking lot. And she didn't walk for long. The heavy footsteps increased and also the voices.The voices sounded almost familiar, as if she'd heard them before, as she walked further into the place.The underground parking lot had wide roofing with several holes with light boring through them.While the outside was bright with the sun, this place looked as if it was nighttime. It was brightly illuminated. And there were not many cars in this area compared to the outside.Hailey followed the source of the noises, finding them more familiar as they got closer. Those heavy footsteps were that of men, and also the voices. And when she finally saw who they were, Hailey knew she had landed in the right place. A sigh of relief left her lips and she patted her chest. Pac