After Rejection Divorced Luna Becomes A Famous Doctor (Hailey and Dominic) novel Chapter 24

CHAPTER TWENTY–FOUR–1

HAILEY

TWO WEEKS LATER

I had spent the past two weeks thinking about this decision. And in the end, I had come to the conclusion that there was no way out of this.

Either I go, and save hundreds of people, and try and avoid Dominic and the demons that haunted me, or I stayed, and risk losing my job, and being demoted.

The truth was, there was no choice. They made it seem like I had a choice, but the truth is, I really didn’t.

And even though this was going to be hard, I wasn’t doing this for myself.

I was doing it for my patients, for my colleagues, and for my son.

For the love of my job. No matter how much I wanted to deny it, the hospital was my second home, and I

had grown close to the patients.

They needed me.

They needed a doctor.

They needed a savior.

And who was I to refuse that?

So, instead of sulking, and worrying about how hard this was going to be, and facing a past that I’ve been running from for the past five years, I packed. It was sad, really. Packing all five years of your life away, and leaving, and not knowing when you’ll be returning.

If ever.

It was the day of departure.

Two weeks went by quicker than I thought, and now, I was standing in the airport with a heavy heart.

But, I had my son and my best friend by my side. I wasn’t alone, and maybe that’s all that mattered.

“Are you sure about this?” Valerie asked, and I sighed.

“Val, we’ve been through this a million times. We’ve talked about it, and I’ve made my decision. I have to go. These people need a doctor, and who am I to deny them? Besides, it’s not like I’m going forever. When everything’s under control, and the people are fine, they’ll let us know and we can come back.”

“If you say so.”

“Mommy, I don’t wanna go.” Liam whined for the millionth time since I announced the news to him, his

voice wobbling as tears gathered in his eyes.

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My heart stung, and I went down to my knees, cupping his face. “Oh, baby. I know. And believe me, I don’t want to go either. But, we have to. These people need a doctor and we have to help them. Besides, this is a good experience for you. You can make new friends, explore new places, and have fun. It’ll be a nice

adventure for us.”

“But, mommy, I’m gonna miss school. I’m gonna miss my friends and the teachers and Mrs. Alvarez.”

“I know, baby. But, we can always write them letters and you can keep in touch. Besides, you’re going to

attend a new school. I’m going to make sure you go to the best school in town, okay? You’ll have a lot of

new friends, new parks, new toys, new house, and everything will be great. Trust me. Besides, we’re going to have lots of fun and in never leaving you. I promise. Okay?”

“Promise?” He said, slowly wiping his tears.

“Pinky swear,” I said, and he smiled.

“Okay.”

“That’s my boy,” I said, kissing his cheek.

“I can’t believe we’re actually doing this. Moving countries and starting a new life. It feels like a dream. A scary one, and I can’t believe you’re actually considering this.”

“Believe me, if I could stay, I would. But, they made the decision, and it’s too late to back out now. Plus, they’re giving us a good amount of money and a free trip, and I don’t want to waste it. This is your chance too, Valerie. A chance to prove yourself. You’re a really good nurse, and they underrate and underpay you. This is your opportunity. Now is your chance to finally shine and show them that you’re a great nurse and how much of a great team we are together. You can finally get the recognition that you deserve, and the pay you truly deserve. Plus, it’s not like I’m leaving. We’re going to be there together, and we’ll get through

this.”

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“I guess you’re right. This is a chance of a lifetime, and who am I to miss out on such a great opportunity? Besides, it’s not like we can do anything else. It’s either we agree and take this trip, or get demoted and I can’t afford that. I don’t even get paid much to get demoted.”

“Exactly.”

“And I’ll be there with you. We’ll work together, and get through this. I’m sure in no time, we’ll be able to return home and resume our lives.”

“That’s right. But, for now, we have to be brave. And I’ll be honest, I’m a little nervous about this. I try not to show it, but the truth is, the idea of seeing him terrifies me. He’s a part of the past I’m running from, and now, fate has pushed us back together, and I have no choice. It’s either face my past, or lose my job and everything I’ve worked for. Either way, this isn’t going to end well, and it’s all just one big disaster waiting to happen.”

The idea of facing him terrified me.

I’ve spent the last five years, trying to forget him and the memories, seeing him was going to be painful.

But, what choice did I have?

I didn’t have a choice.

And if he knew about Liam, and found out the truth, he would hate me for lying and keeping his son away

from him for five years.

The only thing I could hope for, was that we never see each other, that he’d never find out about Liam.

I had a new life, a son, and a best friend.

The airport’s speakers blared, announcing our flight was ready.

It was time.

Time to face the music.

Time to face my fears.

Time to face the past.

But, could I really face it without breaking down?

I stood at the airport, looking up at the big sign that read:

“Welcome to Springfield.

The home of the Blood Moon Pack.”

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Valerie and I shared a look, and Liam was busy watching cartoons on his iPad.

I had a bad feeling about this, but there was no turning back now.

All memories of pregnant me crying in this same airport five years ago, as I boarded the next plane out of the country, because I felt like one more second spent in this place would kill me, came rushing back.

I had vowed never to return.

But, here I was, and I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

I was home.

No, this wasn’t home.

It never was, and never will be.

This place has made and broke me. But, it broke me more. A place that was supposed to be my home, my

safe haven, and a place where I was supposed to be protected.

Instead, the place took my innocence, and shattered it. Took my good and pure soul, and filled it with pain, misery, and darkness.

A darkness so dark, I could barely breathe.

This was never home, and it will never be.

Not after what happened.

The only thing keeping me from running back to my hometown, and forgetting about this stupid idea, was the thought of losing everything I worked hard for, and my son. I wanted to give him the life I never had, the life my parents wanted for me, but weren’t able to see me shine, before death’s cold hands snatched them from me. The life I had almost given up because I was so lost in love, that nothing else mattered, I gave my all to a man, who was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

I didn’t regret loving him.

Because, the time spent with him, and the moments we had, were the only time I was ever happy.

But, sometimes, you realize the truth too late.

I thought he was my soulmate, the person I was destined to spend the rest of my life with. He was, destined to me by the moon goddess. But, the cruel hand of fate and the lies told, tore us apart.

Destined by the moon goddess, separated by lies and betrayal.

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I was a fool.

I shook my head, clearing it, and focused on the present.

The past was the past, and there was nothing I could do.

Besides, I wasn’t here to relive old memories. I was here, because the people needed help, and who was I to deny them?

I looked around the town.

It didn’t look the same.

A lot has changed.

There were a lot of shops, cafes, restaurants, and even a movie theater.

But, one thing that didn’t change was the fact that the place still had a gloomy aura.

Nothing changed, except the town’s appearance.

It was still a dangerous place.

It still held dark secrets, and dark memories.

It was a place where a lot of people have lost their lives. Where a ruthless Alpha ruled with an iron fist, and his followers and guards were cold, cruel, and heartless.

A man whose cold heart I loved unconditionally.

I had to stay focused.

I wasn’t here to judge.

I was here to do my job.

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