Kevin's body stiffened, and Hailey's next words sent an even deeper chill through him.
"I went to Aether Blue because I had no choice. Howard was the only one who could help me walk away from you unscathed. To me, he was nothing less than a savior."
The slight tremble of his lashes betrayed Kevin's unease. He couldn't believe Hailey could be so utterly ruthless.
"Hailey, don't be like this, alright? What happened with your father was my fault, but you have to give me a chance to make it right. It's not fair to condemn me without a chance at redemption…"
Hailey laughed bitterly. "Fair? Did any of you think about that when you did those things?"
She grabbed her bag and stood. "From today onward, you and I are done. There's nothing left between us."
Watching Hailey walk away, and the ba
