Chapter 110

Chapter 110

Both of them turned around at the same time.

Seizing the opportunity, Casey darted out from Ivan’s grasp and scurried behind Hailey like a startled rabbit.

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Ivan sighed dramatically, eyeing Owen’s stony expression and Alice hovering behind him. “Well, this is awkward, he drawled. “Can anyone tell me who’s here for whom exactly?” Unaware of their breakup, Ivan glanced between the group, his brow quirking when Owen remained silent.

Owen ignored Ivan and said calmly, “Let’s go.”

Casey tugged Hailey’s sleeve. “What’s going on?”

Hailey’s gaze remained indifferent. “Nothing. We should go now.”

At that moment, Raphael walked out from the ward, carrying Hailey’s belongings. “All done,” he announced.

Casey blinked at the stranger. “Who’s this?”

Standing by Hailey, Raphael offered a warm smile at Casey, the picture of gentility in his overcoat. “My name is Raphael Park, Hailey’s friend.”

Casey managed a stiff “hello,” still processing the tension in the hallway.

Raphael pulled a scarf from the bag and carefully wrapped it around Hailey’s neck. “It’s freezing out outside. Don’t get cold again,” he murmured.

“Thanks, I know it,” Hailey said softly.

“What’s going on? Someone explain this soap opera. Owen, you gonna just stand

Mr. Calhoun in person.” Ivan’s eyes narrowed, sizing up Raphael with open disdain. “Bet

Raphael shot back, his usual warmth replaced

heir, he wasn’t used to being challenged, at least not by anyone else except the old woman in his family.

gripping Raphael’s sleeve. Immediately, she felt Owen’s glacial stare bore into her. She looked up at Owen

relaxed at her touch. “Alright,” he said, guiding her toward

soon, Casey?” Ivan called after them, his tone teasing.

kept her head down like a shy girl, pretending deafness as

shook his head but let it go. Clearly, romance wasn’t on today’s agenda.

Alice brightened. “We should go now. Since it’s lunchtime, why don’t we all

“Fine

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turned eagerly to Gwen, hey eyes shining wings at you. Owerr

he mured wardly

want to eat? 11 bride a place” Alice charged, modeserved by the word’s

them spoke, each locking

awkward, Alice kawad an excum for himmelt. Why duft we go to the restaurant near the camput I haven’t exten patta there for a

remained silent, Ivan smirked. “Sure, relive the glory

very same one Owen had once taken Halley to. As they approached the entrance, Owen’s expression darkened further. “Let’s

silence.

wrong?” Alice asked in confusion

didn’t answer, already turning on his heel and

lip in frustration, Alice hesitated.

usual lazy grace, smirked ‘Girl, if you’re serious about winning him over, maybe focus less on scheming against rivals.

aware of its significance, both as a relic of her school days and as a

Owen to leave so abruptly before he even

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