Chapter 20

Hailey kept her eyes shut. Perhaps it was because she had gotten used to listening to Yarrick's gentle voice in silence. She was still dealing with her emotions. To be honest, she was torn. Selena had gone to such extremes to save her, even resorting to superstitious methods. Selena had married Hailey off to a complete stranger without her knowledge. But during her time together with Yarrick, she had gradually gotten used to his companionship. Still, deep down, Hailey knew that Yarrick was too young for her, and that left her feeling conflicted. She had no idea how to face this young man, who was now her legal husband. It wasn't like she was deeply in love or anything. But she had grown so used to his gentle presence. Yarrick was kind-tempered and patient. For someone like Hailey, who had never dated before, it was all a completely new experience. He wasn't just gentle. He was charming, funny, and sometimes flirtatiously bold. He even joked about how strong and energetic he was