Chapter 372
372 However , Halley didnt get the chance to touch Declan .
He suddenly grabbed her slender wrists and pushed them up against the wall His tall frame closed in on her .
I only looked , not touched So she wasnt allowed to touch him .
Hailey blinked , surprised by how close he suddenly She stamnered , A Are you flirting with me ? y was .
I His cold , handsome face was now right in front of hers .
Declan froze , realizing that their bodies were pressed so close together .
With her wrists pinned , her chest was against his .
The situation was undeniably .
Intimate He quickly released her wrists and took two steps back , putting some space between them , Hailey felt a warmth flooding her nose .
She reached up and touched it , only to find blood on her fingers .
Shit ! Im bleeding ! she exclaimed .
Declan glanced at her and saw the blood trickling from her nose .
He pulled out two tissues and handed them to her .
Tilt your head back .
Itll stop soon .
Hailey took the tissues and looked up .
Why am I bleeding ? Declan didnt answer .
He opened the door and stepped outside .
The cold wind hit him immediately , chilling his face , but it was enough to shake off the lingering warmth of Haileys presence .
After stopping the nosebleed , Hailey chased after him .
Declan , wait up ! Why do you have so many scars ? Declan didnt slow down .
His strides were long and determined .
Nevertheless , Hailey didnt give up .
She chattered beside him , Are all those scars from fighting ? You really need to stop fighting and focus on your studies .
Knowledge is the best way forward .
Declan remained silent , acting like she wasnt even there .
Just then , a group of young ladies suddenly appeared ahead , led by Hattie .
Hattie stormed up , furious .
Stop right there , Hailey .
My people are here .
Lets see if youre scared age to come looking for Halley .
The latter immediately stepped forward .
Im not scared- She had some courage to But before she could finish , Declan moved to stand in front of her .
His tall , lean figure shielded her , and he stared coldly at Hattie .
Hattie faltered .
The truth was , she really loved Declan .
She had turned down many wealthy heirs because she really had feelings for Declan .
Declan , L.
Declan parted his lips and coldly spat out , Get lost ! He actually asked Hattle to get lost .
Hatties face turned pale .
Disappointment , hurt , and humiliation all hit her at once .
She clenched her fists .
I really love you , Declan .
Ive put aside my pride and pursued you for so long .
Why are you doing this to me ? Why are you so heartless ? Declan looked at her with indifference .
I dont like you .
Hatties face turned ghostly pale from the public rejection .
You dont like me ? Then who do you like ? Is it her ? Hattie pointed at Hailey , who was standing behind Declan .
Have you fallen for Hailey ? Declan didnt respond .
In a womans mind , a mans silence was always an acknowledgment .
Hatties emotions began to spiral .
Declan , do you really like her ? Youre protecting her now , but youve never done that for me ! Whats so special about her ? Why is she better than me ? Declans patience had run out .
Are you leaving or not ? Hattie was seriously hurt .
She sneered .
You think youre something special , Declan ? Youre just a drug dealers son .
You still have to support your mother and sister ! Others dont know what you d you do when youre not in school , but I do .
You work on construction sites , doing multiple jobs .
Youre just a pauper ! Haileys fists clenched in anger , and she stepped forward Do you think this is appropriate , Hattie ? Hattle glanced Halley up and down .
Eventually , her gaze Landed on the crystal hairpin in Haileys hair Hailey , that tiny little hairpin youre wearing is from Chanels new line , isat it ? It costs around 3,800 dollars , right ?