Chapter 299
Chapter 299
Halsey had, of course, heard the drunk man’s muttered insult. Her eyes moved to Dwight, who stood nearby.
The cold light from the streetlamps cast a sharp contrast against Dwight’s face, making him look almost otherworldly. Up close, Halsey could see a touch of youth in his features–he was mature for his age, yet he seemed about the same age as her, only a freshman. He was so young, yet his demeanor was anything but.
His expression was impassive, silent as ever.
“Why-”
Before Halsey could say more, Dwight released her, his hand slipping from her shoulder. “You forgot your things, “he said, his voice as cold as his gaze.
He had gathered her gifts.
“No, it’s for your mother,” Halsey quickly corrected. “They’ll help with her health. I’m really grateful for what you did for me.”
Dwight didn’t respond. Without a word, he took the gifts and walked briskly ahead.
Halsey followed quickly, catching up to him.
As they left the dim, damp alley, Dwight led her into the bright street outside. He hailed a taxi and placed her gifts in the backseat. Then, without looking at her, he said, “Go home. Don’t come back here again. And thank you for the gifts.”
A sudden warmth bloomed in Halsey’s chest. She realized that, beneath his icy exterior, there was a heart that burned with an undeniable intensity.
When he called her his girlfriend in front of the drunk man, he was protecting her.
When he had guided her out of the alley and sent her off in the cab, he was still looking out for her.
It was a quiet, unspoken kind of protection from a boy for a girl.
Did he not find her ugly?
Gilbert never seemed concerned for her safety, perhaps because he thought she was too ugly to get into trouble.
Halsey climbed into the cab obediently. “Bye, Dwight.”
Dwight turned and walked away.
She pressed her face against the window, watching him as he disappeared around a corner. His cold silhouette vanished into the shadowy alley, out of sight.
When Halsey returned to the Lincoln family home, Isabel had prepared a fresh batch of braised ribs for her. Halsey licked the plate clean.
“Isabel, do you have more?” she asked.
Isabel quickly replied, “My dear, you’ve had plenty. You might get indigestion if you eat too much of that. I’ve made chicken soup; you can have some of that later.”
Finally, satisfied, Halsey put her utensils down. After seeing Dwight’s braised ribs, she had been starving. Now, her hunger was sated.
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Just then, her phone rang–it was Cyril. Cyril had been away on business for a few days, out of Hovendale.
Halsey pressed the button to answer the call. “Hey, Dad.”
“Bebe, I heard that kid from the Greenwood family bullied you. Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it when I get back! I’ll make sure they come to apologize.” Cyril’s voice was filled with concern. He was always protective of her.
Halsey wasn’t upset at all. Honestly, there had been no love or affection between them.
“Dad, Gilbert doesn’t have feelings for me, so there’s no need to force him. I’m over him now. I’ve returned the family’s heirloom bracelet to him. We’ve called off the engagement, and I have nothing to do with him anymore.” Cyril didn’t say whether he was pleased or displeased with Her decision. “Bebe, I’ll handle this when I return.”
The father and daughter ended the call.
Halsey decided not to return to the girls‘ dorm that night. Instead, she went to her room and indulged in a relaxing milk and rose petal bath.
As she soaked, she suddenly thought about Dwight again. She had heard that his father passed away when he was in middle school. His mother was blind, and he had a little sister. She wondered if he had taken on the burden of supporting the family that young.
Compared to that, what was a birthmark on her face?
So many girls liked him, but what was his type?
Halsey recalled the way he had looked at Madeline, his sister. He obviously cared for her deeply.
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