Chapter 18

Hailey only got to speak to Terence during Richard's 80th birthday celebration. As the lights glimmered, Terence handed the birthday gift he'd prepared to the butler, who stood beside Richard. He smiled and said, "I wish you a happy birthday and the best of health, Grandpa." Richard laughed. "I won't have anything to worry about now that I see you and Hailey are happy together." Terence felt warmed. He nodded and spoke to Nora and Harold before heading upstairs to rest. He was about to shut the door when a pair of hands wedged between it and the door frame. He hurriedly opened the door when he heard the muffled groan. His smile disappeared when he saw Hailey standing there. "What do you want, Hailey?" She squeezed into the room, wanting to throw herself into his arms. He backed away warily and frowned. "Spit out whatever you have to say. Don't come near me." Hailey felt bitter when she saw him back away from her. "I…" Terence lost the desire to talk to her when he saw her hesita