The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 169

“The nanny said she saw you two arguing the police remarked

Hailey nodded slightly. “When | went to the Dalton family, | was still in a state

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that my memory suddenly returned. You can contact my attending physician for more out there my

“Can you tell us how the argument started? the police asked.

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Tve never gotten along with Rose. You can ask her daughter about it. At that time, | just remembered voting felt

strangely familiar, so | went down. They followed me, and then | suddenly becBirry, Pink and sea servant in

want to attackbecause of my condition.

“Although | was dizzy, | wasn’t about to let them hurt me. | pushed both of them down, and | passed ove. My

head hur for wall, and | was hospitalized for a few days afterward. This is well known, you can check with others

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The police took down everything she said, noting the details carefully.

The initial interrogation ended quickly, and no one seemed to be a prsuspect, though the leats sorvestigen

labels completely rule out the possibility of their involvement.

The case was making waves throughout the city, Aiden, the victim's husband, was also known for his day, data

male him a significant suspect. But, for now, no concrete evidence had been found.

The next day, Hailey started school.

Since her suspicion wasn’t entirely cleared, she had undercover officers shadowing her wherever she went.

The results of the second autopsy cthrough quickly, and the police soon pinpointed the tof death,

beginning their methodical investigation.

University life in Wothaland was pleasant. After just one week, Hailey, the new transfer student, had already

becwell- known across the entire campus.

She was beautiful and aloof, with a calm, polite demeanor. Her long black hair was a source of envy, and soon

enough people had figured out that she was the author River, the one who was presumed dead two years ago

but had reappeared recently.

She was not only stunning but also talented, and in no time, she was hailed as the “queen” of the department.

Hailey, however, was unaware of this newfound fame. She didn’t read forums and kept her schedule

unpredictable. She didn’t stay in the dorms and would leave the campus immediately after class, maintaining an

air of mystery.

One week into the semester, Hailey arranged to meet Holly for dinner, mostly to talk about the situation

between her and

Isaac.

The Dalton Group was doing much better now, but she knew that things between Holly and Isaac might have

becstrained. The cause of it all was herself, so she felt the need to step in and handle it.

At 3 PM, after her classes, Hailey left the classroom and was immediately stopped by someone outside.

A cheerful, sporty-looking young man stood in front of her, wearing athletic gear and sporting a healthy tan.

With a shy smile, he scratched his head and asked, “Hi, I'm Oscar, a freshman in the finance department. Can |

add you on WhatsApp?”

At first, Hailey was a bit confused, but when she looked around and saw the young men and women laughing

nearby, she quickly realized what was going on.

“Sorry, | have something important to attend to. | don’t like adding strangers on WhatsApp,” she replied with a

small, polite smile, ignoring the boy’s disappointed look as she walked past him and out of the crowd.

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The rumors and gossip behind her didn’t bother her; her attitude had long since becindifferent to such

things.

By 4 PM, she arrived at the cafe where she had agreed to meet Holly.

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The cafe was busy, but thankfully, Hailey had made a reservation in advance. Holly arrived right on time, and the

two of them sat down across from each other in a cozy booth.

After ordering ssnacks and small cakes, Hailey finally asked, “Have you and Isaac made up?”

Holly lowered her eyes, remaining silent for a few seconds before softly shaking her head,

Hailey furrowed her brow, concerned. “How did it end up like this?”

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Holly took a deep breath and said, “Even though the Dalton Group is fine now, Isaac is still bound to the

marriage contract with the Davidson family. And, honestly, the Davidson family did step in to help the Dalton

family at a crucial moment. Isaac isn’t the kind of person who would break off an engagement at such a time.”

Hailey bit her lip and sighed quietly, looking at Holly's pale face. “I'm sorry,” she whispered.

Holly blinked in surprise, then smiled. “Why are you apologizing? It's not your fault.”

“It's because of me. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be in this situation,” Hailey admitted, pinching the bridge

of her nose, feeling guilty.

“Maybe we really weren't meant to be,” Holly said, her head lowering.

She had been exhausted lately, and her face looked even worse because of it.

Holly truly cared deeply for Isaac. She loved him so much that she couldn't even bring herself to get mad at him.

Isaac had been the perfect boyfriend in every way. Except for the occasional times when his work kept him away,

he was everything she could have hoped for.

She had considered marrying him, but plans rarely went as expected.

Almost overnight, her dreams had shattered.

In the end, Holly couldnt blanyone. Perhaps fate just hadn't been on their side.

She could only use that explanation to comfort herself.

Hailey looked at her, her heart aching, and gently stroked her face.

They changed the subject, chatting casually for a while until it was almost 6 PM.

They decided to head to a nearby restaurant for dinner.

After finishing their meal and stepping out, the sky had turned dark, and the streetlights illuminated the city in a

dazzling glow.

The driver from the Hart family cto pick Holly up.

Hailey declined Holly's offer to take her home, watching as Holly left before walking alone along the sidewalk.

It was rare for her to enjoy such a moment, walking alone and soaking in the peacefulness of the evening.

The temperature had dropped, and the cool night breeze was refreshing against her face.

As Hailey walked, she found herself in front of a bar that seemed strangely familiar.

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She hesitated for a second, then stepped inside.

Since returning, people from the Medrano family had cto see her and had even offered for her to stay with

them, but Hailey had refused.

During her tin the hospital, Nicolas had visited her and mentioned that Casey and Ivan were still together

and doing well, which made Hailey feel happy for them.

The bar was lively at this hour.

Hailey sat at the bar and ordered a drink.

In the dance floor, men and women were dancing, but Hailey had no interest in joining. She just wanted a drink

before leaving.

After finishing her drink, Hailey stood up to pay. As she walked toward the counter, her eyes unintentionally

drifted toward the stairs.

And there, she saw Owen's face, illuminated under the lights, looking strikingly handsyet cold.

Owen's expression was indifferent, his deep, affectionate eyes now devoid of warmth, making him seem

unreachable. Hailey stared at him for a while before her gaze shifted to the man standing beside him.