The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 176

Chapter 176

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Hailey wasn’t wearing shoes, but Owen made a tic sound of pain, immediately releasing her and letting

her slip away. Hailey quickly ran off, looking over her shoulder and sticking her tongue out at him.

Owen stood there, watching her carefree, happy back as she ran. He couldn't help but smile. This trip was well

worth it. As long as she was happy, everything else was worth it.

This trip was not in vain.

A group of children were playing ball on the beach, and Hailey, drawn in by their playful energy, joined in. Her

beauty immediately captured the children’s attention, and they eagerly invited her to play with them.

After a while, Hailey grew tired and walked back toward Owen, who was sitting in the shade.

He handed her a coconut drink, and Hailey lay down beside him, staring out at the horizon, her expression

distant, as if something was weighing on her mind.

“What's wrong?” Owen asked, turning to look at her and gently brushing her long hair back.

Hailey sighed, her voice soft. “Owen, did | ever tell you that | didn’t want to have children?”

“Mm,” Owen replied, his voice quiet.

Hailey turned to face him, meeting his gaze. “I didn’t want to have children before, but now... if we stay

together, we can’t have children. Owen, we will never have kids.”

“That doesn’t matter,” Owen said softly, lowering his head to look into her eyes. “I only want you now.”

Hailey bit her lip, looking down as a heavy sigh escaped her. She didn’t know what to say.

If anyone found out about their

elationship, it would surely be stopped.

Their happiness, their sweetness, it was only temporary. They both knew that.

They spent three whole days in Mauland, enjoying their ttogether, but due to a situation with Thomas, Hailey

and Owen returned hafter less than a week.

After landing, Hailey he.raight to the hospital. Owen instructed Richard to take their things hand also came

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the hospital.

Thomas was in critical condition and might not survive the night.

Outside the operating room, the atmosphere was heavy.

“How did this happen?” Hailey asked, her voice tinged with confusion. “Everything was stable before, wasn't it?”

Isaac spoke up, his voice low. “Grandpa saw the verdict for Aiden on the news. It might have upset him.”

“What verdict?” Hailey asked, her brows furrowing.

Isaac glanced at her. “The verdi

announced yesterday. Aiden was sentenced to life in prison for his crimes.”

Hailey’s expression remained unchanged. She lowered her eyes and murmured, “Mm,” without saying anything

further.

The surgery was still ongoing

and

Hailey felt a wave of discomfort. She walked to the window, trying to catch her breath.

Owen followed her, gently wrapping his arm around her shoulder. “What you did was right. He got what he

deserved.”

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“I know,” Hailey whispered, her voice barely audible. “But Grandpa has always been so good to me. If something

happens to him because of this...”

Her throat felt dry, and she looked up at Owen, her voice cracking “Grandpa always toldto let Aiden go, but |

did listen.”

Hailey, even if Thomas is affected by this, it’s not your fault. Aiden’s crimes are his own doing. He murdered and

disposed of a body—he brought this on himself. Don’t blyourself. Even if you hadn't sent the USB drive, the

police would have found evidence eventually. And you're not the only one who knows about it. Don’t forget who

gave you the USB

Hailey wiped her eyes, leaning into Owen's embrace, unable to hold back the tears. She breathed deeply.

The surgery lasted long, finally finishing by 4 p.m. Thomas was transferred to the ICU.

After the anesthesia wore off, Thomas briefly regained consciousness at 10 p.m., but after less than ten minutes,

he fell back into an unconscious state.

The doctors warned that Thomas's condition could becmore unstable, with moments of clarity growing

fewer and farther between.

Kenneth'’s family was silent.

The following morning, Hailey arrived at the hospital early. Isaac had stayed the night before, and Hailey was

now taking over for him.

“I brought you breakfast. Make sure you eat before heading to the office,” she said to Isaac.

Isaac nodded, leaving the hospital.

In the ICU, visitors were limited to two visits a day, each only five minutes long, to avoid disturbing the patient's

rest.

As Hailey sat in the waiting area, someone suddenly appeared in front of her.

She looked up in surprise. “Father?”

Finley, dressed in a formal suit, looked tired and travel-worn. He sat down beside her. “I heard about Thomas's

condition. | cto check on him. | also heard that the Dalton family has been very good to you.”

Hailey glanced at him, a silent acknowledgment, before lowering her head, her exhaustion visible.

Finley patted her shoulder. “Don’t worry.”

Hailey remained silent.

“There's something else,” Finley continued, his voice serious.

“What is it?” Hailey asked, sensing the change in his tone.

Finley looked at her, his gaze cold but filled with something deeper. With a sigh, he said, “I'll stay with you for

half a month. After that, you'll cback withto Northsilver.”

Hailey’s eyes widened, her lips pressed together. “I'm not going back.”

“Hailey,” Finley said coldly, staring at her. “You know it’s impossible between you and him. You think | don’t know

what's been going on between you two? Do you really think | haven't noticed?”

Hailey stayed silent, the weight of his words sinking in.

Finley pulled out a stack of photos and threw them in front of her, his forehead creased in frustration. “Parker will

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eventually claim him. Your identity was already revealed to the world two years ago. Soon, everyone will know

you're cousins. Do you want the Henderson family, the Calhoun family, and the Dalton family to beca

laughingstock?”

Hailey’s heart sank.

The photos were from her and Owen's trip abroad.

“You've been spying on me,” Hailey said coldly.

“I'm your father. Do you think | could just leave you alone in Wothaland?” Finley's voice was calm, but it carried

an undercurrent of concern.

Hailey scoffed, standing up from the chair, her eyes red with anger. “If you really sawas your daughter, you

wouldn't tellsuch a miserable truth.”

“Facts are facts. No one can change them,” Finley said, his tone stern.

Hailey lowered her head.

Finley sighed, his voice softening. “Hailey, it’s better to let go now, for both your sake and his. Don’t sink deeper

into this.”

He paused, then added, “I'll meet with him this afternoon.”

“No need,” Hailey said flatly. “I'll handle it.”

Finley looked at her pale, cold face with a helpless sigh. “Alright.”

Hailey could feel a deep sense of resentment building toward him. Everything seemed to be falling into place, as

if fate itself had a hand in it.

At 4 p.m., Hailey arranged to meet Owen for dinner.

Owen seemed to sense something over the phone, responding quietly.

By 2 p.m., the rain began, and by 4 p.m., it was pouring heavily, showing no signs of letting up.

Even the heavens seemed to be preventing their meeting.

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