Claim
Chapter 17
“oh” Alter hearing! •morse, Yanick pave a small nod Hills emotions suddenly became hard to describe.
He had been hoping Hadley would wake up, praying she’dusvnrat least three months, even more so that she’d fully rever
As the possibility of divorce, he hadn’t really cared all that much. Selena had told him from the beginning that Hailey would definitely divorce him. He was just a stand–in groom, a good Jurkcharm There was never ampreal relationship between them.
And yet, after all this time spent by her side, Yanick had gotten used to having this beautiful woman. his life. Especially whenever he held her hand, whispered teasing words, and touched
her cheeks
Schere along the way, she had found a place in his heart.
He couldn’t even explain what he felt for her. Maybe it was because he knew that he would never get the chance to have something like this again.
His thoughts were a mess as he walked out of the ICU. Soon, he arrived at the general mand area.
“oom 201” He headed up to the end floor and quickly found the room. Standing at the door, Yarrick took a deep breath. He was about to see Hailey awake.
He wondered if Hailey could recognize him. Perhaps she was too embarrassed to see him. Would he still be allowed to call her “honey“? Would he still be able to hold her hand and is he? All these thoughts ran through his mind. Still, he raised his hand and knocked penily
There was a shuffle of movement from inside, then silence
*Come in.” It was an older woman’s voice–Selena’s.
Yannick pushed the door open. It was a private room that was surpingly spacious
Hailey was lying in bed, her cheeks a soft shade of pink. A mysterious expression flickered across her face. Beside her at Selena.
“In Selena “Varrick greeted politely.
moh, Yarrick, you’r here.” Selena gave him
e him a warm s
warm smile and an approving look
“Yeah, I went to the TCU Trst, then found out she had already been moved. That’s great news!” Yarrick walked over to the bed, but with Selena present, he didn’t “Varick, Hailey’s doing very well. After a few more days here, she should be ready to go home.”
“Really? You mean she’s almost fully recovered? That’s incredible”
Tor Hailey’s hand.
Terrick said nothing. He took the folder and opened it. The words “Divorce Agreement were printed in bold at the top of the page. He had known this day would matter what happened next, at least Hailey was going to be okay.
day would come eventually. But still, no
“Yes, Yannick. Thank you.” Selena nodded, then reached hes bag and pulled out a folder. “Here, take a look at this
“Warrick, once you sign the agreement, I’ll transfer two million dollars to you immediately. Of course, if you want to think it over, I understand. You and Hailey are still legally married, and the really could use someone by her side. But that’s something you two need to discuss together,” Selena said gently, Selena wanded himatay. Her gaze was calm yet hopeful
