The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 25

“Hailey Nicolas took a sip of water, his tone carrying a weight of seriousness.

Nicolas had just found Hailey, and now he had to start lecturing her. It wasn’t something he wanted to do

Besides, what if he cacross too harsh and hurt her feelings! That was the last thing Nicolas wanted.

After reading the text, Hailey felt more at rase. No matter what the truth was between her and Owen, everyone

now believed they were a couple.

And they had an agreement-three months. They had to keep up the act for at least that long before they could

officially “break up. Hailey couldn't go back on her word.

“Uncle. Hailey stood up, pouring Nicolas a glass of water with a soft smile. “I know exactly what you're going to

say. Don’t worry. I've thought it all through. My studies will always cfirst.”

Owen chimed in right after, “Uncle, | won't get in the way of Hailey’s studies.”

Nicolas nearly choked on his water, whipping his head around to glare at Owen. “Who said you could call me

that?”

Owen rubbed the back of his neck, looking completely innocent.

This guy’s such an act, Nicolas thought, slapping the “troublemaker” label on him immediately. No doubt, Owen

must use his good looks to lure Hailey in. But if Hailey really likes him, there is no choice.

Nicolas only thought that he hadn't even had a chance to properly spoil her yet, and now she was already being

stolen away by sguy. It was heartbreaking.

So, for the rest of the meal, Nicolas sat there looking downright miserable.

“Oh, Hailey,” Nicolas said suddenly, “Do you have tthis weekend? I'll cpick you up. Let's have a family

dinner. Your grandparents have been missing you like crazy. | haven't even told them we found you yet. They're

going to be over the moon when they hear.”

Hailey thought for a moment before asking, “Uncle, can we have it at home?”

“Of course,” Nicolas replied without hesitation.

A smile lit up Hailey’s face. She said, “Td love that. | really want to see where Mom grew up.

At the mention of Valerie, Nicolas sighed. “Valerie was always such a good kid. The only tshe ever truly

stood her ground was when it cto marrying Aiden. No matter what we said, she wouldn't budge.”

“In the end, we had no choice but to give them our blessing. But who would've thought that just after you were

born, everything would fall apart... Aiden was a bastard, Nicolas muttered, unable to hold back.

Hailey pressed her lips together, the room falling into a brief silence.

“Alright, Dad,” Casey cut in. “Let's not bring up the past. We finally found Hailey-let’s focus on that. Oh, right,

Hailey, how's it been staying at the Dalton house? Are they treating you okay? If not, just move in with us.”

Nicolas nodded in agreement. “Casey's right. Aiden has always been selfish. There's no way he'd treat you well.

If things ever get difficult over there, just chto us

Not his home. Their home. Nicolas truly saw Hailey as family, even though she didn’t carry their last name.

A warmth spread through Hailey’s chest as she smiled at Nicolas. “It’s alright, Uncle. I'm living with Grandpa

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been wonderful to me.

“Mr. Dalton is a good man. Knowing you're with him makesfeel a little better” Nicolas acknowledged with a

nod.

Then, as if something had just occurred to Nicolas, his expression darkened. “I heard about that stepmother of

yours trying to marry you off to the Blackwell family”

Nicolas had spent the morning digging into everything that had happened since Hailey returned to Hallon City

When he learned what Rose had done, he was so furious he nearly shattered his phone.

That woman is shameless, Nicolas snapped.

“It's been handled. Hailey reassured him. “Uncle, you don’t have to worry. With Owen around, my father won't be

interfering with my marriage anymore.”

After all, getting tied to Owen was something Aiden was thrilled about

At that, Nicolas hostility toward Owen finally eased-just a little. “Good” he said.

By the tthey finished lunch, the afternoon was already slipping away. Hailey and Casey had classes to

attend, and Nicolas had meetings lined up. 50, Owen-who had arrived halfway through-ended up being the one

to drive the girls

back to school..

Just before getting into the car, Nicolas watched Hailey slide into the backseat with Casey, and only then did he

leave with a satisfied look

Right now, Nicolas was treating Owen like a full-on predator, watching his every move.

Owen was slightly annoyed but couldn’t do much about it. Nicolas was Hailey’s uncle-he had to play nice.

“So, Hailey, Hailey’s husband, you two who confessed first?” Casey asked, completely unfiltered.

Hailey stiffened, her cheeks warming. “Casey, just call him Owen.”

“CallOwen,” Owen said with a faint smile. “You can callthat for later-once we're married.”

Hailey shot him a look, pressing her lips together.

“Fine, Owen it is. So?” Casey wasn't letting it go.

Owen kept his eyes on the road. “I did. Your sister's shy.”

Casey turned to Hailey and gasped. “Oh my God, Hailey, your face is so red!”

Owen caught a glimpse of Hailey through the rearview mirror. She glared at Casey, her fair skin dusted with a

soft pink. She looked like a perfectly ripe peach-tempting, sweet.

It was the first tOwen had ever seen her like this. So much of her usual sharpness was gone. Instead, she

looked soft and delicate.

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Owen brought the car to a stop smoothly. “What's wrong?” Hailey asked.

“I see someone | know,” Casey replied quickly. “Hailey, you go ahead. I'll catch up later”

Before Hailey could say anything, Casey had already jumped out, hurrying across the street

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“So full of youthful energy. But something that feels... far away fromnow, Hailey thought

“Knock, knock.” The sound of fingers tapping against the steering wheel pulled Hailey back.

Owen was looking at her through the mirror, his dark eyes locked onto hers. Deep, quiet, and impossibly

beautiful.

For a split second. Hailey’s heart stuttered, a quiet tremor echoing through her chest.

“Csit in the front. Owen said, his voice low.

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Owen chuckled, leaning in slightly. Hailey smelled faintly sweet-soft, warm. His gaze darkened just a little.

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