The Divorce Prescription

Hailey stared out the window at the heavy downpour, unsure how she would manage to get back to campus in such a storm.

Aileen said, "Hailey, it's too dangerous to go out in this weather. You should stay here tonight."

"Absolutely," Pamela added. "Feel free to stay here and sleep in Aileen's room."

Pamela genuinely liked Hailey, but as an elder, she was mindful of boundaries. She wouldn't allow Hailey to stay in Declan's room.

Hailey nodded in agreement. "Looks like I'm staying with you tonight, Aileen." Aileen beamed and linked arms with Hailey. "Come on, I'll show you to the room."

As Hailey stepped into Aileen's room, Aileen handed her a fresh nightgown. "It's brand new. You can wear it."

Hailey took it gratefully. "Thanks a lot, Aileen."

"Feel free to take a shower first," Aileen suggested.

The house had three small rooms-Pamela's, Declan's, and Aileen's-and the bathroom was shared by all.

Hailey clutched the nightgown as she made her way to the door. "Alright, I'll go take a shower now."

As she stepped out, she bumped into Declan. "Declan, it's pouring outside, so I'll be staying here tonight. Don't worry, I'll behave and won't cause any trouble."

Declan glanced at the heavy rain outside before turning his gaze back to her. "So, where will you be sleeping?"

Hailey winked at him teasingly. "With you, of course."

Declan froze for a moment, clearly taken aback. "Hailey!"

Hailey flashed him a mischievous smile. "What's with the shouting? Of course, I'm not sleeping with you. I'll be sharing a room with Aileen! Anyway, I'm going to take a shower now!"

With that, she quickly turned and headed toward the bathroom.

Declan stood there, tension rising within him. He knew Hailey was only teasing him, but the way she did it left him feeling unsettled. Didn't she realize the danger of toying with him like that?

Suddenly, a deafening boom rang out as lightning struck, followed by Hailey's terrified scream from the bathroom.

Declan quickly set down his glass of water and rushed to the bathroom door. "Hailey, what's wrong?"

There was no answer.

Without thinking, Declan grabbed the doorknob and swung the door open. "Hailey, you-"

His words died in his throat as he saw her sprawled on the floor, having tripped and fallen.

What struck him more than her fall was her state-most of her clothes had come off, leaving large portions of her delicate skin exposed, a sight so dazzling it almost burned his eyes.

Declan's throat went dry, and he swallowed hard.

Meanwhile, Hailey hastily covered herself with her clothes and cried out, "There's a rat! A rat!"

Hailey had a deep fear of rats. One had startled her, causing her to lose her balance and fall.

Declan quickly turned his gaze away. "Where's the rat?"

Hailey pointed in a panic. "It's over there! It's so scary! Declan, I'm terrified!"

Just then, the rat scurried out from the corner, heading straight for Hailey.

Hailey was so startled that she jumped up, immediately throwing herself into Declan's arms. "Declan, help me!"

As she lunged toward him, Declan instinctively opened his arms to catch her. She jumped into him, her long, toned legs wrapping around

his narrow waist. Her hands gripped his neck, clinging to him desperately.

"Declan, the rat is still here! Please, get rid of it!" Hailey cried.

A sweet, intoxicating scent surrounded Declan as his hand brushed against her soft skin. The rat had already scurried off, and in a hoarse voice, he reassured her, "It's okay, the rat's gone."

"Are you sure?"

Hailey glanced at the floor and saw that the rat was indeed gone.

But then, something even more alarming occurred to her—she was still wrapped

around Declan, their bodies in an undeniably intimate position.

And worse still, she had removed her outer clothes.

Hailey gasped.noveldrama