Chapter 1026
Rebecca glanced at Hailey, trying to play on her sympathy.
“Am I causing trouble for you two? It’s fine, I can make my way home on my own.”
While anyone else would have offered her a ride, Hailey casually replied, “Since you’re good on your own, just take a cab. See you tomorrow.”
She then turned to Jonah and added, “Let’s go.”
With that, the two of them walked off.
Rebecca stood frozen, unable to believe that Hailey and Jonah had just abandoned her like that.
Her anger flared, and she stomped her foot against the ground.
It looked like she had no choice but to pull out her secret weapon.
Rebecca quickly dialed a number. “Can you track down two people for me? I’ll make sure you’re compensated.”
Her gaze hardened as she watched Hailey leave. She would never allow Hailey to be happy. If she couldn’t find peace, neither would anyone else.
Jonah’s striking face flashed in her mind. The more unattainable something was, the more it drew her in.
Jonah had become her obsession. She swore she would make him hers, no matter the cost.
…
Soon, Hailey and Jonah were in the luxury car. Jonah took the wheel, while Hailey settled into the passenger seat.
She glanced at him. “Mr. Pilsner, you seem to have a real dislike for Rebecca.” “Do I?” he asked in return.
“There was nothing pressing at the office, yet you turned down giving Rebecca a ride. Usually, you’re a total gentleman to women, but with her, it’s like a different side of you comes out.”
After all, Rebecca was Hailey’s classmate. Jonah had always been respectful to her friends, but this was the first time he’d acted so distant.
Jonah’s lips curved into a slight smile. “Well, why didn’t you just speak up and ask me to give her a ride?”
Hailey held his hand. “Because you’re my fiance, Mr. Pilsner. I’ll always trust you to take the lead when we’re together.”
Her dutiful expression was enough to make Jonah chuckle. “You’re the best, honey.” “Mr. Pilsner, why don’t you like Rebecca?” Hailey asked.
“Well, I’m not exactly close with her. Do you want me getting too comfortable with another woman? A man has to know where to draw the line.”
As a man, Jonah could easily pick
up on Rebecca’s attempts to get closer it
to him was obvio get el
she
harbored feelings for him and was trying to flirt.
He didn’t need a second thought to recognize her intentions.
But with Hailey pregnant, Jonah kept quiet about it. He didn’t want to stir up unnecessary tension or make Hailey worry about Rebecca’s behavior.
Hailey frowned. “I feel like I’ve seen Rebecca somewhere before, but I can’t quite put my finger on it.”
Despite running through every possibility in her mind Hailey couldn’t recall where she had seen,
about her that felt strangely familiar.
a. Still, there was something
“Alright, honey, don’t waste your time or energy on people who don’t deserve it. What are you in the mood for tonight?”
“Fried chicken wings,” Hailey answered.
“Perfect. Let’s swing by the supermarket. I’ll cook them for you when we get back.”
Hailey rested her head on Jonah’s shoulder. Moments like these felt like pure happiness.
…
The next day, Hailey arrived at Aspenfield University. The moment she set foot on campus, Olivia rushed over, panic written all over her face.
“Hailey, something’s happened! It’s awful!”
Hailey felt her stomach drop. “Olivia, slow down. What’s going on? Talk to me.”
Olivia could barely catch her breath. “Rebecca’s in serious trouble! Come on, we have to go!”
What in the world was going on?
“Let’s move!” Hailey said.
As the two of them burst into the classroom, they were met with utter chaos. A crowd of students had gathered.
At the center, a burly man was forcefully pulling at Rebecca, his voice loud and furious. “Rebecca, ‘m your father! Stop wasting yourtime at this pathetic university and come home with me!”