The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam) novel Chapter 414

Hailey and Declan silently walked down the corridor, until Hailey finally broke the silence with a question. "Declan, who was that woman just now? What did she bring you to the hotel room for?"

Declan quickly pulled his arm away from her touch. "I don't owe you any answers."

Undeterred, Hailey reached up and placed her hand on his forehead. "Declan, you're burning up! Are you sick?"

Her soft, delicate hand brushed against him, and the sweet scent of her closeness made Declan's eyes flare. He quickly pulled her hand away, his voice cutting as he snapped, "Don't touch me!"

The sharpness of his words made it clear he was repulsed, and Hailey's eyes glistened with hurt.

As a pampered, sheltered young woman, she had never encountered such coldness before.

A mix of confusion and pain washed over her as she looked up at him, wondering if he really disliked her that much.

She hadn't done anything wrong.

For a moment, the sadness in her eyes seemed to affect Declan, but he didn't speak. Instead, he turned and walked away.

Like a shadow, Hailey followed, unable to let go of the distance between them.

They stepped into the elevator one after the other. Their silence was heavy, and neither of them said a word.

Suddenly, the elevator jerked twice before it began to plummet rapidly. Hailey let out a sharp scream, her body thrown forward by the sudden drop.

But before she could crash into the elevator's walls, a hand shot out, grabbing her arm and pulling her into a searing embrace.

Declan steadied her, holding her securely against him. "It's just a malfunction, don't worry."

As Hailey's fear began to subside while in his protective grip, a warm sensation spread through her chest.

Moments ago, she thought he didn't care for her, but now she realized—he wasn't as indifferent as she'd believed. He was looking out for her.

She glanced up at him. "Declan, what's happening? You're burning up. Are you sick? Should we go to the hospital?"

Declan quickly steadied her by the waist, pulling away just for a moment. His warm breath fanned over her flushed skin. "I've been drugged," he murmured.

Hailey's mind struggled to catch up. "W-What?"

Declan met her gaze. "Can I kiss you?"

Hailey's body seemed to melt at his touch, and before she knew it, she wrapped her arms around his neck, rising on her toes to return the kiss.

Neither of them had much experience, yet their connection felt effortless, as if their past moments together had already laid the foundation. They became entwined, like two lovebirds swept up in a tender, intimate dance.

Hailey's heart raced with affection for Declan. Kissing him felt sweeter than she ever expected.

Declan pressed Hailey gently into the corner as he kissed her again, his hands slowly exploring the contours of her body.

Meanwhile, Hailey's cheeks reddened as she buried her face against his chest, her voice barely a whisper. "Declan."