After Rejection Divorced Luna Becomes A Famous Doctor (Hailey and Dominic) novel Chapter 81

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CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONE-1

HAILEY

If this was the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and the start of a new journey, then I should

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just enjoy the ride, and not think about the ending, or the outcome.

We would get there when the time was right.

And for now, it was best to not worry or get ahead of ourselves. I had to stop thinking of the past

or all the years we’ve lost because of Yasmine, because living in the past was not going to change

the present, or the future.

The past was gone, and nothing could bring it back, so there was no need to dwell or dwell in the

misery and grief.

I had him back, and even though it was not the way we’d expected or imagined, we had the second chance, and that’s all that mattered. We had each other and Liam.

Everything was going to work out, and life was going to be okay.

It had to.

“Thanks, Val. Really. I don’t know how many times I’ve said this, but you’ve really helped me through a lot. I love you Val, and I can’t thank you enough for all the support and the love.”

“Aww. I love you too, and I’m here for you whenever you need me.”

I gave her a warm hug, feeling grateful that she was in my life. And I couldn’t help but feel guilty that I hadn’t really been invested in her life as much as she was invested with mine.

“Val, what’s happening with you? I know that you keep worrying about me. But, I can’t help but notice that something is bothering you. What’s going on, Val?”

She sighed, and turned to face me, giving me a small smile. “Well, it’s not a big deal, and it’s really no biggie. You would say you told me so, because you did warn me and I did know what I was getting myself into, but I still did it anyway.”

“Val, I can’t help if I don’t know what’s going on. Is this about Giovanni?”

“Hailey, I think I’m falling in love with him. No, I don’t think, I know. And the whole idea was to have fun and not catch feelings. But I’m the one who broke the rule and here I am now, falling in love with the guy, and knowing that it’s a dead end, and that I will have to let him go and move on. But,

Hailey, it hurts so bad and I don’t know if I’m strong enough to walk away. The funny thing is, he’s

not even pushing for more. He’s been the perfect guy and even though I can feel his desire, he’s

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never said or done anything. And it’s making me think that maybe he’s not feeling the same, or it’s

all just in my head.”

“I’m sorry, Val. I really am, and I hate that you’re in this position and hurting. And no, I’m not going to blame you for not listening, or tell you I told you so. That’s not me. You are a grown woman, and you’re old enough to make your own decisions, and follow your heart. I’m so sorry that you have to go through this. Do you want me to talk to him?”

“No no. It’s just a mess, and I feel like I’m losing him and the whole thing is getting complicated. I’ve been avoiding him for two weeks now, and we haven’t seen each other, and talked. I’ve been ignoring his calls and texts. I can’t even face him, or talk to him. The whole situation is just weird, and I don’t know what to do. Maybe it’s for the best, and we should just go our separate ways and

forget about the whole thing.”

“What if he doesn’t want to forget about the whole thing? What if he’s been trying to contact you

because he doesn’t want this to be over, and maybe the reason why he hasn’t made a move, is because he’s waiting for you, and is being respectful. If the attraction is mutual, and the chemistry is there, then maybe he’s just waiting for the right moment, and doesn’t want to push you, or rush

you.”

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