Chapter Forty-nine

"You broke one of my rules, Hailey." Kendrick tried to reason with her. "I told you I don't go back on my words."

Going back on his words meant hurting his own ego. She had it coming. He wasn't going to stand still and allow her to get herself involved with other men. No matter their history, her reputation was his. She should know that more than anyone.

"Kendrick, you can't do anything." Hailey stared up at him with teary eyes. "If you do, you're going to lose me as well as this baby."

"Is that a threat?" Kendrick's eyes narrowed.

Hailey shook her head weakly and she sniffed. Right now, she had calmed down, only tiny sobs escaped her lips. "I'm only telling you the truth. If you hurt others because of me, especially Rob, I can't keep on living. I might as well, die with that grief."

Hearing her confess her love for another man, Kendrick didn't know what to feel at the moment. But one thing was prominent, it didn't make him feel good. On the contrary, his blood only boiled more and