Chapter 653
Halsey stood frozen in place as the car came barreling toward her.
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At the last possible moment, a strong arm shot out, wrapping around her slender waist and yanking her into a warm, solid embrace.
The car whizzed past, just missing her by inches.
Still shaken, Halsey looked up at the man holding her.
It was him.
The masked man she had been searching for finally stepped into her sight. He had appeared.
Halsey whispered, “It’s you.”
The man released her gently and said with a low, calm voice, “You were looking for me?”
She nodded. “Yes, I was looking for you.”
“Next time, watch where you’re going,” he replied coolly. Without another word, he turned and started to walk
away.
Halsey hurried to follow. “Who are you? We’ve met before, haven’t we?”
“I don’t know you,” he said plainly.
She didn’t believe him for a second. “You don’t know me? Then why did you save me? Twice today–you saved me from those men in black and then again just now on the street.”
His voice was emotionless. “It was nothing. Just doing the right thing when I saw trouble.”
“I don’t buy it! We know each other. You’re someone I know.”
“Are you talking about someone you love?” he asked quietly.
The person she loved?
The question stopped Halsey cold for a moment. Her voice trembled slightly as she said, “He’s someone I used to love.”
The man was silent for a few seconds before responding, “I see.”
He sounded almost disappointed.
Halsey kept pace beside him. “Why do you always wear that mask? Are you trying to hide your face from me?”
He shrugged. “I’m not hiding from you on purpose. I’m ugly; I’m just afraid it’ll scare people.”
What?
He was so ugly that he might scare people?
No way!
Dwight had been the school heartthrob–many wealthy girls had thrown themselves at him, desperate to date him. He was incredibly handsome.
Halsey didn’t believe a word.
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“Don’t say that. I won’t believe it unless you take off the mask so I can see for myself. Then I’ll know if you’re really who I think you are.
He kept walking. “Go home. Stop following me.”
Halsey stepped directly in front of him, blocking his path. Her beautiful almond–shaped eyes stared stubbornly into his. “I’m not going back unless you show me your face
He stopped walking and looked at her bright face. “I really am not the person you think I am.”
“Then show me your face.”
“Do you really want to see it?”
“Yes.”
“Fine. I’ll show you.”
He agreed
Halsey’s eyes lit up. She took two steps closer, then slowly reached out to pull the black mask from his face.
She was certain he was Dwight. She trusted her sixth sense
The mask came off, revealing a face covered in scars. Not the sharp, handsome features of Dwight–this face was ruined, ugly, and frightening.
Halsey’s eyes widened in shock. She quickly pulled back, stepping away to put some distance between them.
The man saw her reaction and quietly pulled the mask back over his face, hiding it once more. “Got a good look? Am I the person you knew?”
Halsey shook her head. “No, I’m sorry. I was mistaken.”
“It’s okay. You should go home now.”
Halsey nodded. “Thank you for everything today.”
“You’re welcome.”
With that, he turned and walked away.
