Chapter 179

The two of them exchanged smiles, both of them enjoying the meal.

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Scarlett was a carefree, optimistic person, and Hailey felt at ease with her. They laughed, shared stories, and before long, it was already 5 p.m.

Scarlett went to pay the bill while Hailey crossed the street to grab a coffee.

As she exited the café, Hailey immediately spotted a tall figure by the black car on the other side of the street.

Despite the crowd, she recognized him instantly. It was Owen.

He stood there with his usual impassive expression, and Richard seemed to be talking to him.

It had only been a week, but to Hailey, it felt like a century had passed.

When they hadn’t seen each other, she could barely sleep, thinking of him, dreaming of him, but now, seeing him in person made her realize just how madly she missed him.

She wanted to rush to him, to embrace him, kiss him, and let herself bask in his affection.

Her feet almost moved on their own.

Suddenly, Hailey stopped in her tracks and stared at him, frozen.

A figure emerged from the restaurant where she and Scarlett had just dined. She recognized him immediately.

It was Parker.

Today, Owen was finally meeting him, and today they would officially acknowledge each other as father and son.

Hailey’s eyes dimmed.

All her chaotic thoughts were instantly shattered.

What reason did she have to approach him now?

They no longer had any connection.

Even if they did, they were now cousins.

standing at the corner, looking in the

to him, saying, “She’s not there. Stop looking.”

details of what had happened between them, only that Hailey had told

person, and though her heart leaned toward Hailey, she wouldn’t be cruel to Owen.

face was cold, and he said

more to say, so

then walked into the restaurant with

the street and

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Chapter 179

led

window, his expression distant as he

sit down,” Parker called from

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sight that Owen withdrew

hands, sweating under the

treat today,” Parker said, trying

his head, his cold eyes landing on Parker’s face. “Did I ever say you were

Parker’s

thought that Owen was willing to meet him, willing to

things to say,” Owen continued, his voice cutting

you as my father. I’ve never met my biological mother, but I’m sure she loved me enough

lips trembled, his

emotions and kept speaking, “Second, the Henderson family is wealthy now. If you insist on acknowledging me publicly, I can’t stop you. But I will publicly state that I don’t recognize you as my father. If you want to cause a scene, I’ll play along. The Calhoun name is mine for life,

shaking hand covered his eyes as he apologized, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry for what happened to you and your mother. Back then, I was reckless and made so many mistakes,

been punished for it,” he

had taken him to court. He had spent many years in prison. “Owen,

for it?” Owen let out a low, bitter laugh. “You want to make up

have to understand, even if I didn’t show up, you and Hailey would never be together. She’s

darkened, and he said

thought Owen had taken it in and continued, “I know this is painful for you, but there’s nothing we can do. You two are not meant

the

Owen, you two have no

lowered his gaze

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