Hailey's fears went away, replaced by her curiosity again. And after getting her bearings and collecting herself, she walked close to stand beside him."What is inside that bag, Kendrick? What are you trying to hide?" "It's none of your business." His answer came immediately. Hailey let out a curse and ran a hand through her hair. Of course, it wasn't her business. But she was curious. Curious to know why he was hiding it. And curious to know what was in the bag. "Kendrick, just tell me. Otherwise, I might die of curiosity." "Go away, Hailey." His voice sounded weak. And Hailey couldn't help but groan out loud. "If it isn't my business, then why are you hiding it from me? Why are you and the Butler acting so secretive?"Kendrick did not answer her. He remained silent and his brows came together. "Argh! Answer me, Kendrick!" Hailey yelled, but he still didn't answer. Then she started pacing. 'Urgh!' this was killing her.She paced by his side but he didn't even open his eyes. He

Hailey lowered her head and gave them a slow nod. She would call the Butler. She was even ashamed of facing the man. What would he think of her? Would he be mad at her? He had also done his best to hide it from her. He must see her as a nag. But she had to know how Kendrick was doing. She had to be reassured he was alright.He should be taken to the best hospital in the city. The doctors were professionals. Their skills were also top-notch. So Kendrick would be alright. He should have woken up since last night. He should be awake right now at the hospital and eating breakfast just like her. "Girls, get me the telephone please," she lifted her head and said in a hoarse voice. The maids nodded at the same time and one of them was about to walk off. But the sound of a car made her stop. And Hailey sprang up. Her heart was pounding again as she ran for the large door. The maids were all behind her and when they got to the parking lot, the Butler emerged from the car with one of the bo

"You." Sharon pointed a finger at her and Hailey grabbed that hand."I said get out," she whispered and when Sharon wanted to protest, Hailey dragged her to the door and she opened it, then threw the girl out while the Butler watched them in astonishment.After closing the door and locking it, Hailey breathed out again and returned to sit down beside Kendrick.His frown had disappeared and his expression was calm once more. Sharon's screams in the hallway were muffled behind the door and a few seconds later, everything became silent again.The guards must have taken her away.Hailey placed both palms on Kendrick's hand. His fingers were curled into a fist, and she started straightening them one by one and carefully. The Butler cleared his throat from behind and after some minutes, she could hear him unlocking the door. Sharon, however, did not come back. Good, she was gone. Silence descended once more and she found herself drifting off. A long time passed, and slight taps on her s

Hailey let out a sigh and put the phone to her ear. "Kara," she mumbled to the phone."Hailey, what were you doing since yesterday? Where were you? I called you several times you didn't pick up my calls! I was so worried, are you alright?— wait, Hailey. Why is your voice hoarse? What happened to your voice? Did someone bully you? Are you alright?"Hailey distanced the phone from her ear and grimaced. She pressed a palm to her forehead as it started throbbing immediately. "I'm fine, Kara," she replied some seconds later after Kara was done with her barrage of questions."But your voice." Kara's confused tone came. "You don't sound alright, Hailey. Tell me who the hell bullied you. Oh, God. Are you sick? Shit! I should have thought of that. No one could bully you, your husband wouldn't allow that. Tell me, Hailey. Is it the headaches that have returned?"Hailey was surely having a headache right at the moment and she kept on pressing a hand to her forehead. Before Kara could continue

"Hailey." Kendrick's palm was still on her face, his other hand still holding her waist. He went ahead to brush her hair aside. Her messed up hair. She didn't even get to brush it properly—'Urgh! Get a hold of yourself, Hailey.'Kendrick let out a soft laugh and went on. "Are you scared that you'll lose me?" His eyes flashed with amusement. "Have you been crying because you're afraid I wouldn't wake up?" Hailey's lips parted. And she blinked, before shaking her head quickly. This shameless man. W-Was she afraid because of that? Of course not. She was just scared that her baby would come out and find her father gone— yes, it was because of her baby. Otherwise, why the hell would she be afraid? Kendrick studied her face, his smile widening. Then he leaned downward, his hand still on her cheek.Hailey's heart was about to rip out of her ribcage. What in the world was happening? What the hell was Kendrick about to do? She struggled again, but heck! He was too strong. How could he be