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Haisley sprinted from her classroom, glancing at her watch. She was over ten minutes past the time she had promised. All of this was because Mr. Flitwick had detained their class with a task that wasn't important, while Haisley was already pressed for time because today she and Gilbert, along with their friends, were going on vacation as they had planned. She opened her locker in haste, swapping her book-filled bag for a tote bag containing her skincare routine essentials that she would carry during the trip. She didn't worry about her outfit since her backpack would undoubtedly be carried by Gilbert.Haisley grabbed her phone and tried to contact Gilbert while running back to the parking lot, where Gilbert and their friends had promised to wait for her with the rented minibus. But after trying three times, her calls failed each time, as it seemed he was busy making calls to someone else.Upon reaching the parking lot, Haisley looked around anxiously. There was no minibus waiting for
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Haisley was surprised to wake up in bed. The last thing she remembered was sleeping with Gilbert the night before. Perhaps Gilbert had kindly moved his body to another room. That's what Haisley thought. She stretched and groaned before getting up from her comfortable bed. Once again, she was startled by the presence of a man she had never imagined standing there, looking at her with his arms folded across his chest."N-Nathan? When did you arrive?" she asked, her forehead wrinkled. Haisley groaned inwardly. How could she look so disheveled while he appeared so perfect in his short-sleeved shirt and khaki chinos, his hair still wet from the shower."Shouldn't you be getting ready? We're supposed to have breakfast soon, right?" he replied.Haisley furrowed her brow again, not because of Nathan's words, but more to remember where she had put her bag. She quickly got up and went to where she had left her bag last night. Then she brought the bag back into the room, placing it on the bed an
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Gilbert's group of friends arrived, each carrying drinks and food in their hands. They placed them on a table not far from their reach. "This is truly a fantastic vacation, G," exclaimed one of Gilbert's female friends, if I'm not mistaken, named Reia."Say thanks to my brother, guys," that was Gilbert's only response. "We'll be staying here tonight. There are four rooms, and you can divide them among yourselves," Nathan said, expressing gratitude on behalf of Gilbert's friends. A chorus of amazement followed. "Don't worry. We won't run out of food until we head back tomorrow," Nathan replied again.Lunch came suddenly. They were served steak and salad. Imagine eating the best beef in the middle of the ocean beneath the roar of waves and strong winds. And don't forget the occasional waves that made the yacht sway. How do you feel? Haisley chose the word 'nauseous' to describe it all.Her stomach churned. Her body had been continuously drenched in cold sweat since earlier. Even the sir
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The chefs had served lunch on the deck. Haisley, still unsteady, left Nathan, who remained silent. Gilbert was already on the deck, wearing his unbuttoned shirt and knee-length shorts. Loretta was back in her beach sarong, wearing a bikini and damp hair.The lemon had at least settled Haisley's stomach a bit. She picked up a plate and started filling it with food, then carried it to the quietest corner she could find.Gilbert sat beside her. He put his slightly wrinkled hand on Haisley's forehead. "You're not running a fever, but you look really pale, Princess," he whispered, concern lacing his voice.Haisley forced a smile. "There's something I need to tell you, G," she replied, gazing at Gilbert with sad eyes."We can talk elsewhere," he said, taking Haisley's plate with his right hand while his left hand gently held her small one. They went back inside the ship, walking through the corridors until Gilbert opened a door.He led Haisley into the karaoke room and locked the door from
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Nathaniel's POVI was furious. Hearing Haisley's confession that she would stop loving me felt like something had pierced my heart. Especially the fact that she knew about my feelings for Crystal somehow made a corner of my heart ache. In the end, the girl gave up. Shouldn't I be happy? After all, that was what I intended by doing all of this, to hear those words. But why did I feel so reluctant now? It was as if someone had taken a beloved toy of mine and finally threw it, breaking it right in front of my eyes. I could only stare at her pale face.Haisley! The girl disturbed me. Hearing her intention to erase the ten years she used to love me made me feel unwilling. I just let her go past me. Did she think it would be that easy to remove Nathaniel from her mind? While I was sure my name was ingrained in her very being.Times do change. But it won't change that girl's love for me. I was sure of it. But seeing her closeness with Gilbert, for some reason, made my confidence waver. Gilbe
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"They arrived on the shore almost an hour later. Ambulances and paramedics were already waiting right at the dock. Haisley's small body appeared even paler, and the girl's breaths were shallow.Paramedics immediately placed an oxygen mask on her nose along with an IV drip in her arm. The nearest hospital was almost an hour's drive away. And during that time, Nathan stayed with her inside the ambulance.In her unconscious state, Haisley's hands kept squeezing his. Nathan knew she was in pain.Haisley was quickly rushed into the Emergency Department. A male doctor in his mid-thirties, Nathan guessed, examined her. Shortly after Gilbert arrived at the Emergency Department waiting area where Nathan was, a female nurse called out."Guardians of Miss Smith?" she called out loudly. Both Nathan and Gilbert stepped forward. The nurse looked at the two men in front of her alternately. Reluctant to choose, she asked both of them to follow her.They were led into a room, dressed in sterile clothi
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Haisley started to panic. She was no match for her two schoolmates who now gripped her tightly on both sides. Then, roughly, her hands were pulled behind her, and Haisley screamed as her shoulder bones throbbed with pain. The sound of the tape being ripped off faintly reached her ears before she felt her hands tightly bound behind her back."Wait! What is this?!" she screamed in panic, attempting to free herself and kicking out. However, her small body was thrown onto the cold ceramic floor, face down. Her legs were tied tightly with a thick rope."This is a lesson for you. So there won't be any more victims of your flirtations. You home-wrecker!" the unfamiliar student hissed. Haisley kept struggling, but instead of getting free, she felt pain all over her body."Help!!" she shouted loudly, hoping someone would come to her rescue. "Help!!" she tried to make her voice as loud as she could. But then her mouth was sealed shut with the same tape used to bind her hands."I heard you're go
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Nathan sat upright with his head slightly bowed forward, while Gilbert slept with his head leaning on Nathan's shoulder. They would surely wake up with uncomfortable neck and shoulder positions. And Haisley felt guilty about it. If only she hadn't drowned, she wouldn't have troubled the two brothers. She really had to make it up to them. And an idea suddenly crossed her mind."Haisley woke up from her bed. She needed to use the bathroom urgently but hesitated to wake up Nathan or Gilbert. She removed the oxygen mask from her nose, grabbed the IV stand, and walked silently.A few minutes after finishing her business, Haisley was surprised to find Nathan standing in front of the bathroom door. "Why didn't you wake me up?" he asked, his eyes narrowing sharply."Sorry, I didn't want to disturb you," Haisley replied softly. She walked ahead of Nathan to return to the bed. She noticed Gilbert sleeping, his head tilted back, leaning against the chair. His neck would surely be stiff tomorrow.
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