The middle-aged man gulped and even avoided her eyes. "W-Well, Madam.. th-that— that was nothing. Master and I were just discussing some stuff. If you want to know, I think you should ask Master."With that said, he turned around and took to his heels, leaving Hailey standing there and groaning. 'Urgh.' she should have known better than to even think of asking him. Who was she kidding? Even if they were discussing a football match, there was no way the man would tell her. And this 'stuff' that he said, Hailey snickered. She was now a hundred percent certain that it was something very very secretive. 'Argh!' it was her own fault. She shouldn't be poking her nose in things that had nothing to do with her. Trying to find out would even make her look like a fool.Hailey berated herself again and was about to turn when Sharon's high-pitched voice came from upstairs. "Oh, did I keep you waiting?" Sharon smiled at her sweetly. She was wearing a very tall high-heeled shoes, Hailey was

Hailey shook her head and denied. "O–Of course I do. I'm happy to see you." "Good." Rob's eyes squinted with a smile. "Because I'm happy to see you looking fine. You've changed a lot in good ways."Hailey lowered her head and nodded. "And I'm happy that you're now feeling better." He added softly. Hailey smiled and she wanted to nod again. Then she stiffened as a thought came to her mind. Oh, God. Chloe had told him she was sick and on medication. And now that she was better—"Hailey." Rob made her look up by lifting her chin and Hailey could see the worry in his eyes."Are you alright?" He asked with a deep frown. Hailey caught her lower lips between her lips and nodded. "I– I'm fine."Her hands gripped her dress and she dreaded what was coming next. "You look fine now, Hailey. I was wondering when you'll come back to me." Rob went on, his gaze not living her eyes. Hailey swallowed again. And just stared at him. Was this the time to tell him her actual plan? "Hailey." Rob cont

"Of course, I do understand." Kara nodded. "I know matters of the heart are beyond human control. I don't have any right to judge who's in your heart."Hailey's lips curled into a smile and she also nodded. Another heavy weight lifted off her heart. She could finally be at ease. "Thank you for understanding," she whispered. "Does that mean you'll give your support?""Hell! No, Hailey." Kara didn't even pause to think. She gave Hailey a wide-eyed look and went on. "As much as your love story is overwhelming, I'm still not comfortable with all this idea. I won't talk you out of anything, even though I still don't like that Rob." She scoffed. "All I want is for you to be happy. Whatever makes you contented, I won't stop you from going for it."Hailey lowered her head and nibbled at her lips. That was enough. She was contented that at least Kara didn't scold her or think she was crazy. It was enough that at least she didn't try to talk her out of it. "I'm afraid I'll only be a bystander

Hailey blinked and gulped. She was still in shock and her widened eyes were fixed on Kendrick's. Hell, she couldn't even look away. It was as if his gaze was pinning her into place. "Eavesdropping are we?" Kendrick's face had on a subtle smile. But Hailey knew better. His eyes were stern and his voice was a lot deeper. Hailey blinked again and took a cautious step back. Urgh! This was so embarrassing. The last thing she wanted was to be caught red-handed. "I– I," she stammered but couldn't even form any word to defend herself.Kendrick gave a dark chuckle and an evil smirk made its way to his face.Hailey's heart almost stopped beating. It had been long since she saw this look on his face. It had been long since he even paid her attention. Had she just poked the devil and woke him from his slumber? And most importantly, was she in trouble?Kendrick broke their eye contact, freeing her from his invisible hold. And he let his gaze fall on somewhere else, her stomach.Hailey used tha

When Hailey walked past the study room, she paused at the door and pushed it open. But the place was empty, no one was inside. So she decided to look for him downstairs, she wouldn't believe he didn't eat breakfast before going to work. He must be in the dining room.She turned around to leave the study room, but something caught her eye from a corner.It was a white bag. Wait– wasn't it the white bag she'd seen the Butler hiding last night? Hailey halted in her footsteps and she started biting at her fingers. Her eyes darted between the door and the white bag which was sitting at the farther end of the couch. 'Urgh.' she let out an exasperated sound and scratched at her head. She had learned her lesson from last night. Kendrick didn't look pleased when he caught her eavesdropping. She had to mind her business.It might be something confidential, therefore, she would only dig a hole for herself. She didn't also like that her curiosity instincts had immediately heightened at the sig