Chapter 1047

Once Jonah and Hailey had left, the rest of the students dispersed.
Consumed by embarrassment, Rebecca tried to salvage the situation. “Hold on! It’s not what you think-”
However, her words fell on deaf ears.
“Rebecca, there’s no need to explain. We’ve got things to take care of. See you around.”
One by one, they walked off, leaving Rebecca burning with anger.
Her hands balled into fists, and she gritted her teeth.
Meanwhile, Olivia stayed by her side. All of a sudden, Rebecca grabbed her sleeve. “Olivia, don’t you think Hailey and Mr. Pilsner really hate me? Why else would they embarrass me like that?”
Olivia met Rebecca’s gaze. “Rebecca, you didn’t go into Mr. Pilsner’s room on purpose, did you?”
Rebecca felt her heart sink. Even Olivia was starting to doubt her.
“What do you mean by that? Olivia, are you starting to suspect me? Do you really think I’d do something like that?” Rebecca replied.
Olivia’s brows furrowed. “I”
“If everyone’s going to question me, then maybe I should just leave. I know I don’t have money like the rest of you, and I can tell you all look down on me. Fine, I’ll go. Maybe it’s better if I’m dead!”
As she turned to walk away, Olivia grabbed her arm. “Rebecca, please don’t overreact. That’s not what I meant at all. I’m not doubting you.”
Rebecca’s eyes welled with tears. “Olivia, please tell me you’re not lying. Are you sure you don’t suspect me at all?”
Olivia reached up to wipe Rebecca’s tears. “Rebecca, you were the one who saved me that night. You’re a genuinely good person. There’s no way you’d go after someone else’s fiance. I trust you.”
Rebecca rushed forward and hugged Olivia tightly. “Olivia, you’re the only one who still believes in me. You’re all I have left!”
Olivia gently stroked Rebecca’s back. “I’ll always be your friend, Rebecca. Don’t cry.”
Rebecca nodded. “Olivia, you’re the best.”
But at that moment, a sharp, malicious gleam flickered in Rebecca’s eyes.
She wasn’t going to let this slide. Hailey would pay for this.
…
Hailey and Jonah walked hand in hand across the campus. Now that their relationship was out in the
open they could stroll to he
freely.
It was their first time walking through the campus like this.
Hailey smiled at him. “Mr. Pilsner… why didn’t you tell me you were coming today?”
“And why didn’t you tell me what happened earlier?” Jonah replied.
“You knew?” Hailey asked.
Jonah nodded. “Rebecca’s got ulterior motives. Stay away from her from now on.”
Hailey leaned in slightly. “So… Mr. Pilsner, you came all this way just to stand up for me, didn’t you?”
Jonah gently pinched her cheek.
“You’re my wife. If I don’t stand for you who will? As long as I’m
up
Ono one will dare to bully you or
our baby.”
Hailey felt a rush of warmth and gratitude. “Thank you, Mr. Pilsner.”
Jonah pulled her closer into his arms might be home a bit late tonight. Don’t stay up forme Get some rest.”
“Do you have business to attend to?” Hailey asked.
Jonah nodded. “I’m meeting with a major client for dinner. I’ll try to be back as soon as I can.”
“By the way… how’s the situation with Olivia? Have you found anything yet?” Hailey added.
“There’s been some progress. It’ll all be sorted out soon.”