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Chapter 267 - What About Us

Hailee's POV

"Where are you going?" Callum asked… his eyes narrowing as if he already knew he wouldn't like the answer.

"Going home," I replied instantly.

"My brother wants to see me."

I didn't wait for permission.

I didn't wait for his reaction.

I simply turned around and began searching for Oscar so we could leave.

I heard Callum speaking behind me, but I didn't stop. I didn't look back. I couldn't. Not right now. My emotions were too raw, too tangled, too painful.

I finally spotted Oscar in the hallway. His face lit up when he saw me, and something inside my chest loosened.

"Mother!" he squealed, running into my arms.

I picked him up, hugging him tightly as if I needed him to anchor me before dropping him down.

"Let's go, sweetheart," I whispered.

But before I could take another step, Callum's voice echoed again—louder this time, edged with frustration.

"Hailee, just wait."

I didn't.

I kept walking.

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