The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 187

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Raphael had initially planned to resign and cto Achusville to look for a job for Hailey’s sake. With his skills,

hospitals everywhere were eager to hire him, so finding a job wouldn't be an issue. But before he could even

submit his resignation, Hailey had already discovered it.

“You're doing fine at your job there. There's really no need to cto Achusville for me,” Hailey said, looking up

from her task. “Plus, Achusville isn’t far from Hallon City. If we want to meet, we can do so anytime.”

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“But you're here without any friends or family. If something were to happen, | wouldn’t be able to rush to your

side immediately,” Raphael countered, his gaze intense. “I know your health hasn't been great these last couple

of years, and I'm worried about you being alone here.”

Hailey smiled softly, bending down to pack her things. “It's not as tic as you think. I'm sure it was my

father who told you that. He loves to exaggerate. | just don’t sleep well, that’s all.”

“That's exactly why it's even more important to take care of it,” Raphael insisted, as he began cleaning out her

fridge, sorting the vegetables and fruits.

“I'm a doctor. If | can’t even take care of the people close to me, how can | continue being a doctor?” He paused,

looking at her seriously. “This is decided. Whether you agree or not, I'm coming to Achusville to look after you.”

Hailey set down what she was doing and looked at him. “Raphael, I'm not a child anymore.”

He turned to face her.

She continued, “You're too kind to me, and | can only be touched by your care. But you know me-I'm not an

emotional person, and | won't just be with you out of gratitude. Your kindness is only putting more pressure on

a,

Raphael's lips tightened, and he seemed to breathe a little softer, his expression growing conflicted.

Hailey saw the uncertainty in his eyes and couldn't help but look away, closing her eyes in pain.

She couldn't return the feelings Raphael had for her. In her heart, she knew that if she chose to be with him, her

life would likely be happy and fulfilling. But she didn’t want that.

a chance at life. She wanted to pursue her own happiness, and if she couldn't have it, she

She had worked hard to get a

couldn't be with someone just for the sake of being with them.

She didn’t want that, and it wasn't fair to Raphael either.

She didn’t love him, and even if she was with him, it wouldn't change that. Eventually, Raphael would realize

that, and it would only hurt him more.

Raphael had never considered it that way.

All he had ever wanted was to be kind to the person he loved, to use all his abilities to make her happy. But he

hadn't realized that such simple gestures could beca burden to her.

His heart felt shattered, and he stood there, looking helpless like a child.

Hailey bit her lip, walked over to him, and gently hugged him. “Raphael, please stop worrying about me. Don’t

contactagain. I'm not the one for you.”

Raphael looked at her pale cheek, inhaling deeply, before asking in a low voice, “If Owen weren't in the picture,

would you

like me?”

Hailey raised her head and met his gaze. “If you had been the first person | met, | would have fallen for you.”

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But there were no “if’s” in this world.

She had fallen for Owen, and that was fate.

Raphael understood now. He raised his hand, gently brushing her face as he said, “That's enough, Hailey. |

understand. | never expected anything from you. Maybe I did once, but after all these years, all | want is for you

to be safe and happy.”

He smiled faintly and continued, “Even if we can’t be lovers, can’t we still be friends? Between friends, there are

no complicated feelings. If anyone else got sick, I'd still do the same.”

His words were so clear and sincere that, for a moment, Hailey found herself unable to refuse.

Raphael raised his hand and patted her head. “If nothing else, you can always call‘brother.”

Hailey slapped his hand away. “Are you taking advantage of me?”

Raphael chuckled, not replying, and his persistent presence made it clear that he wasn’t leaving anytsoon.

Hailey sighed in defeat. “Fine, do whatever you want.”

“Don’t look so down. Withhere, you get free labor. You don’t like that? If it were anyone else, they'd treat me

like a backup option. But not you, you keep pushingaway. It's tough, you know? I'm not exactly ugly, I'm six

feet tall, but | can’t even be a backup? What a waste...” Raphael muttered as he continued to pack, pretending

to sigh tically.

Hailey couldnt help but laugh. “You could be someone's boyfriend, but why are you trying so hard to be a

backup?” “Well, let's see if | meet a girl who excitesmore,” Raphael replied, raising an eyebrow.

Hailey smiled faintly, helpless.

Her bags weren't many, and she quickly packed everything up.

Raphael called a cab to wait outside, and he began taking her suitcase down. Hailey was still inside, finishing up

with her cosmetics and toiletries.

She packed everything into a large bag, double-checked it, and then turned to leave.

Just as she turned around, she saw Gracie standing in the doorway, wearing a bright yellow dress, looking a little

awkward.

“Miss Dalton, what are you doing here?” Gracie asked, her voice slightly uncertain.

Hailey paused, momentarily stunned. “Miss Burke?”

Gracie blinked and explained, “Owen askedto chere to pick up a watch. He said this is his apartment.

He stayed here last night, and he must've left it behind.”

Miss Dalton’s mind exploded.

Hailey’s mind went blank. ‘What is Owen talking about? We haven't seen each other in the last few days. How

could his things be here?’

“Miss Dalton, can you explain what's going on?” Gracie asked, her friendly tone sharpening with suspicion.

Hailey’s throat felt dry. She hesitated for a moment before answering, “Miss Burke, this is indeed Owen's

apartment. But it's been a while since he’s stayed here, so the apartment was rented out by his assistant. | just

happened to rent it. And Owen didn’t stay here last night. He must've made a mistake.”

Gracies eyes narrowed, clearly not believing her words.

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“If you don’t believe me, you can check inside for the so-called ward Bailey said, megging wate

Gracie hesitated for a few seconds before stepping inside.

The apartment was neatly tidied, and nothing was out of place. She looked around and exes courbet toms so

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the bed.

After a while, Gracie pulled a silver men’s watch from under the bed.

Hailey’s eyes widened in disbelief.

How could this be...?

“Miss Dalton, can you now tellwhat your relationship with my boyfriend is?” Grace asked odidly, her voice

full of mockery.

Hailey felt a sense of helplessness like never before. She truly didn’t know how that watch ended up here.