All Chapters of She's Mine To Claim: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

“You really do have nice skin.” Hailey squeezed Travis's cheek again. He caught her hand before she could do it a third time. “That's enough.” “Why are you so stingy?” she complained. “I'm not going to ruin your face.” “Hailey.” “Just one more time.” “No.” She pressed her own cheek instead, then sighed. “Yours is softer.” Travis almost laughed. He had no idea how she could say something so ridiculous with such a serious face. “You're drunk. Go back to your room.” “I'm not drunk.” “You nearly fell.” “The floor moved.” “The floor is exactly where it was.” Hailey looked down as if she wanted to check. When she lifted her head, the room tilted again, and she grabbed his arm. Travis steadied her. “Careful.” She closed her eyes for a moment. “I only drank because I needed to ask you about the money.” “We've already discussed the money.” “We have?” “Yes. You don't owe me three million dollars.” Her eyes opened. “And you won't use the contract to stop me from leaving

“You shouldn't drink again.” Hailey blinked. So that was why Travis had come to her room. “Okay,” she said quickly. “I won't.” She meant it. She had no desire to repeat tonight's embarrassment. Then, hoping to make him feel better, she added, “Even if I ever do, I promise I won't come looking for you and cause trouble.” Travis's expression changed. “That isn't what I meant.” Hailey's smile faded. “I mean you shouldn't drink at all. You barely had any tonight, and you were already dizzy.” “I know.” “You could have fallen and hurt yourself.” “I know,” she repeated. “I won't do it again.” She was too tired to argue. Besides, she didn't particularly like alcohol. It had burned her throat, upset her stomach, and made her kiss a man she had no intention of kissing. Travis studied her for a moment. “Good.” Hailey glanced toward the open window. Cold air swept into the room, making her shiver. She wanted to close it and get into bed, but there was one last thing she needed to

Rowena went straight to Lilian's prayer room when she returned to Blake Manor. She was already crying when Lilian found her. “Rowena, what happened?” “I can't do this anymore, Mom.” Lilian tried to calm her, but Rowena only cried harder. Finally, Lilian led her to the sitting room so they could speak without disturbing the quiet of the prayer room. Travis followed them. Thalia arrived a few minutes later after a maid told her Rowena was upset. She was surprised to find her son there too, but one look at his face told her to wait. Lilian dismissed the maids and sat down. “Travis, tell me what's going on. Rowena was fine this morning. Why did you come back with her?” Travis didn't hesitate. “It's about Hailey.” “Hailey?” Lilian looked up. “Isn't she supposed to return today?” “She won't be coming back today. She's in the hospital.” Lilian straightened. “What? She was perfectly well yesterday.” Thalia looked at Travis. “Did something happen when she went to see her father?

Hailey remained in the hospital for several days. During that time, Christian Ford invited her to watch a show with him. She considered telling him she was ill, but she didn't want him to worry or feel that he needed to visit. She told him she would be busy for the next few days and politely declined. After she was discharged, Hailey returned to Blake Manor while her new home was being prepared. Rowena still gave her cold looks, and Mary occasionally made remarks that were clearly meant for her to hear. Hailey chose not to argue. She was recovering well, and she would be moving out soon. There was no reason to spend her last few days at the manor fighting with anyone. One morning, Sonny arrived to take her to see the new house. “Mr. Blake would like you to look around before you move in,” he explained. “If there's anything you don't like, we can still make changes.” Hailey had only recently learned the address. She had no idea what to expect. The house was in Heron Peninsula,

Hailey sat up and looked at Travis. “Is Layla reporting to you?” “She reports to Grandma.” “Then why didn't she even look surprised when you came here with that box?” Travis picked up his tea. “Layla knows how to mind her own business.” Hailey narrowed her eyes. “Did you speak to her before she moved in?” “Yes.” “About me?” “About her responsibilities.” “That isn't an answer.” Travis set down his cup. “I told her to help you settle in, make sure you have what you need, and contact me if there's an emergency. I also told her that your private affairs are not hers to discuss with the family.” Hailey stared at him. “You made an arrangement with her?” “I made sure we understood each other.” She glanced toward Layla's room. No wonder the caretaker had remained so calm. She already knew Travis intended to visit. “You could have told me.” “I should have.” His easy agreement left Hailey with nothing to argue against for a moment. Then she remembered the box. “You still c