Chapter 78: Hurting Herself

His bottom slowly landed on the sofa inside the living room with his eyes staring blankly on the floor. His heart turned devastated. He was on the verge of depression when suddenly the front door was unlocked by someone from outside.

A girl's silhouette entered the penthouse with a grim expression on her face. It was Haylee. She looked mad but upon seeing her, Niel couldn't help but felt relieved and thrilled. He really thought she was gone.

Niel quickly stood up and rushed to her. He embraced her swiftly while sniffing his nose, giving a hint to Haylee that he had cried before. Yet, Haylee who didn't seem to notice it just brushed him off and escaped his hug. She glared at him instead. She did notice that his face was red as if he had cried.

'So what if you'd cried before? You're in the wrong anyway. You deserved it!' She mocked him internally.

"Haylee, I thought you'd leave me," Niel said hoarsely. He cleared his throat a little after that and tried