Chapter 18
Varrick had no idea what the might be thinking
“He looked at Hailey lyingthere in bed, and something unexplainable stined in his chest.
During the time they had spent together, even though she had never said a single word to him, she had left a deep impression on his heart–one that could be erased.
– “Selena, do you mind if I think about it for a while?”
“Yankk, fium what I understand, yom family background isn’t great. Two
res dollars could really make your life easier. If you feel that’s not enough, Tean offer three. After all, you’s done a wonderful job these past few weeks. Hailey’s peevery had so much in do with your presence,”
“Hmm…….. Technically, we already have a mariiage certificate, so that meam she’s my wife now. Lakon’t know when she usedto be, but right now, she’s iny wife. If we’re going to divorce, I want
talk to her about it first. If she tells me bo pay Fi sign the agreement without hesitation but for now, Selena, you can hold onto the divorce agreement’
lena gave him a long look as he prothe shook his heat.
Selega’s alles was tempting, no doubt. That kind of money could cl the menes just didn’t seem as besportant.
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tre Varticles life. His parents would never have to stingr?
But somehow, when he looked at Hailey lying th
the gouldn’t explain it. He just felt like heredest to beat her opinion on this matter. Alter
Ļthey were legally mattint. It only seemed right to let her have a say tom.
If Halley agreed to the dressee, then he wouldn’t hesitate. He knew this had always been just a deal. “Alright. No problem. Have a talk with Hailey. This is a maiter between husband and wile, after all. And if you two decide to stay together, well, I’d be overjoyed,” Selena said with a soft smile. “Alright, Yanak 11 bave you nesto talk anything comes up, call me anytime.”
Thank you, Selena
|“Alright then.” Selena seeded and quintly let the nom…
“Uh Honey?” Yarrick pulleda chali up to Hailey’s bedside and gently sat down hereached out to hold her hand
Het eyes were closed. She still wasn’t planning to wake up
Han her handcurled gently around his
There was no docht about in she had bake the whole time. She was just keeping her eyes shut.
“Honey, I know you’re awake. And I’m guessing you board everything that was just sad for what it’s worth, I’d really like to give us a shot.”
Yarrick gently managed her hand, speaking in a voice that was as soft as over,
“I’m young. I’ve po merge I wouldn’t mind taking care of you every day. I’m a great cook, and I could fatten you up in no time. Sure, we’ve got a bit of an
“Honey, I’m good–looking and have a solid build. If you’d just open your type and look at me, I think maybe you’d want to give it a shot too
As Vatrick, spoke, Halley suddenly let out a laugh. Just as quickly as it came, she clamped her mouth shut again.
“Uh–huh.” Yannick innen wide, no longer in any doute. Halley was definitely awake.
if an age gap. But honestly? I’ve always
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Trick found it quite interesting. It seemed Halley just refused to open her eyes and face him.
He couldn’t help but smirk. til Hailey insisted on pretending to be asleep, he would just keep talking like nothing had changed.
“Hal” From how she had reacted earlier, It was dear she didn’t mind Yarrick at all. So naturally, he got bolder and bolder
The toothbrush, toothpaste, and face wash on the bedside table told him she was already able to get up and wash apron her own.
Tariceached out, brushing her cheek again with his hand. Then, Iraning in, his lips followed. The took in her sweet and enticing sent. He couldn’t help but kiss her agato.. “Honey, when are you taking me home? I’m already yours anyway.”
As he spoke, hep her another light kiss on the cheek. He still hadn’t kissed her lips yet.
That in just that short moment, Bailey’s cheeks thiched a dreper red, and her bexly membled slightly. Her grip on Tarrick glarend
Halley’s breathing quickened, like a teenage girl being kissed by her crud for the veriydinst
- ne. Her whole body was trembding with excitement
“Hails, honey, I know you don’t hate me. I’ve made up my mind. That divorce agreement? I’m not signing it. Even though that three million dollars would change my life, autof money could compare to you. 1 don’t care about your age, not even a line.
“Il fat bought us together, then why not go with it? So when you’re dicharged, just take me home with you, okay?”
Tarrick gave her another kiss. He pressed his cheek against her and spoke genity. Their breath mingled in the small space between them, and the mood quickly em Then, while Haley wasn’t paying attention, Varrick quickly kissed her lips.
The surprise hit her like a jolt, and her whole body tensed.
He wasn’t going to give her the chance to dodge. He wrapped both dem around her neck and held her gently but firmly.
Haley knew that she had been led by a 20
younger than her.
She can’t mind the kisses on her cheek, but this is on the lips completely threw her off. At that moment, s’t know how to respond
Track endly upped her ned and ally led her With each breath deeper and more unsteady than the last, Hailey felt herself meiringer strength seemed to dra Embarrassed, she felt her mind go Mank
Although she was used to his tender volce and affectionate touch, she had never seen what he looked like
The uses all said he was ridiculously hand me, Solona had praised him to nurths were just words. And now, he was kissing her before she had even seen his face, “Honey..”
Halley didn’t respond. I was as if he had kid before. Even her tips didn’t part. They just trembled slightly with every shaky breath she took
