Chapter 372 However , Halley didnt get the chance to touch Declan .

He suddenly grabbed her slender wrists and pushed them up against the wall His tall frame closed in on her .

I only looked , not touched So she wasnt allowed to touch him .

Hailey blinked , surprised by how close he suddenly She stamnered , A Are you flirting with me ? y was .

I His cold , handsome face was now right in front of hers .

Declan froze , realizing that their bodies were pressed so close together .

With her wrists pinned , her chest was against his .

The situation was undeniably .

Intimate He quickly released her wrists and took two steps back , putting some space between them , Hailey felt a warmth flooding her nose .

She reached up and touched it , only to find blood on her fingers .

Shit ! Im bleeding ! she exclaimed .

Declan glanced at her and saw the blood trickling from her nose .

He pulled out two tissues and handed them to her .

Tilt your head back .

Itll stop soon .

Hailey took the tissues and looked up .

Why am I bleeding ? Declan didnt answer .

He opened the door and stepped outside .

The cold wind hit him immediately , chilling his face , but it was enough to shake off the lingering warmth of Haileys presence .

After stopping the nosebleed , Hailey chased after him .

Declan , wait up ! Why do you have so many scars ? Declan didnt slow down .

His strides were long and determined .

Nevertheless , Hailey didnt give up .

She chattered beside him , Are all those scars from fighting ? You really need to stop fighting and focus on your studies .

Knowledge is the best way forward .

Declan remained silent , acting like she wasnt even there .

Just then , a group of young ladies suddenly appeared ahead , led by Hattie .

Hattie stormed up , furious .

Stop right there , Hailey .

My people are here .

Lets see if youre scared age to come looking for Halley .

The latter immediately stepped forward .

Im not scared- She had some courage to But before she could finish , Declan moved to stand in front of her .

His tall , lean figure shielded her , and he stared coldly at Hattie .

Hattie faltered .

The truth was , she really loved Declan .

She had turned down many wealthy heirs because she really had feelings for Declan .

Declan , L.

Declan parted his lips and coldly spat out , Get lost ! He actually asked Hattle to get lost .

Hatties face turned pale .

Disappointment , hurt , and humiliation all hit her at once .

She clenched her fists .

I really love you , Declan .

Ive put aside my pride and pursued you for so long .

Why are you doing this to me ? Why are you so heartless ? Declan looked at her with indifference .

I dont like you .

Hatties face turned ghostly pale from the public rejection .

You dont like me ? Then who do you like ? Is it her ? Hattie pointed at Hailey , who was standing behind Declan .

Have you fallen for Hailey ? Declan didnt respond .

In a womans mind , a mans silence was always an acknowledgment .

Hatties emotions began to spiral .

Declan , do you really like her ? Youre protecting her now , but youve never done that for me ! Whats so special about her ? Why is she better than me ? Declans patience had run out .

Are you leaving or not ? Hattie was seriously hurt .

She sneered .

You think youre something special , Declan ? Youre just a drug dealers son .

You still have to support your mother and sister ! Others dont know what you d you do when youre not in school , but I do .

You work on construction sites , doing multiple jobs .

Youre just a pauper ! Haileys fists clenched in anger , and she stepped forward Do you think this is appropriate , Hattie ? Hattle glanced Halley up and down .

Eventually , her gaze Landed on the crystal hairpin in Haileys hair Hailey , that tiny little hairpin youre wearing is from Chanels new line , isat it ? It costs around 3,800 dollars , right ?