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.
needling. “What’s going on? Someone explain this soap opera. Owen, you gonna just
longer together. This is made by Mr. Calhoun in person.” Ivan’s eyes narrowed, sizing up
your accusations,” Raphael shot back, his usual warmth replaced
As the Gibbs heir, he wasn’t used to being challenged, at least not by anyone else except the old woman in his family.
Raphael, let’s go,” Hailey interjected, gripping Raphael’s sleeve. Immediately, she felt Owen’s glacial stare bore into her. She looked up at Owen and ignored him.
relaxed at her touch. “Alright,” he said, guiding her toward the elevators.
Casey?” Ivan called after them, his
like a shy girl, pretending deafness
go. Clearly, romance wasn’t on today’s agenda.
Since it’s lunchtime, why don’t we all eat together? To celebrate my discharge.”
shrugged. “Fine by
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hey eyes shining wings at you. Owerr
he mured wardly
eat? 11 bride a place” Alice charged, modeserved by the
them spoke, each
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.
very same one Owen had once taken Halley to.
silence.
What’s wrong?” Alice
on his heel
lip in frustration, Alice hesitated.
lamppost with his usual lazy grace, smirked ‘Girl, if you’re serious about winning him over, maybe focus less
spot deliberately, dearly aware of its significance, both as a relic of her school days and as a place Owen
leave so
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