Chapter 513

Sitting in the luxury car, Hailey waited and waited, but Declan never responded. Her messages seemed to vanish into thin air. Why wasn't he replying? Hailey frowned, frustration creeping in. James glanced at her with a chuckle. "Looks like Declan hasn't replied, huh?" Hailey huffed, a little irritated. "Dad, are you just here to laugh at me?" James couldn't hide his amusement. "Allie, I've told you—Declan isn't someone you can control. But Ewan? He's a completely different story. Once you figure him out, he'll be yours for life." He spoke with a philosophical air. "Dad, I don't even like Ewan. Why would I want to control him?" Hailey retorted. "Don't sell me short. Just wait—I'll win Declan over. I'm sure of it." James chuckled but didn't say anything further. … The day of the surgery arrived in no time. Carly's heart condition had always been a significant concern for the Tate family, so on the day of her operation, the entire family gathered to offer their support. Sonia,