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.

Owen standing at the

saying, “She’s not

didn’t know the details of what had happened between them, only that Hailey had told her they could

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

face was cold, and he said nothing.

more to say, so Scarlett turned and left.

there for a moment, then walked into the restaurant with Parker.

crossed the street and walked toward Scarlett.

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Chapter 179

her hand and led her to

Owen stood by the window, his expression

down,” Parker

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disappeared from his sight that Owen withdrew his gaze and took a seat across from

uneasy, nervously wiped his hands, sweating under the pressure of this first

to eat? It’s my treat today,” Parker said,

on Parker’s face. “Did

Parker’s

was willing to meet him, willing to

things to say,” Owen continued, his voice cutting through

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

his

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, and don’t think for a second I’ll ever take your last name.”

what happened to you

I’ve already been punished for

family hadn’t let Parker go, and they had taken him to court. He had spent many years in prison. “Owen, I really want to make up for my mistakes. I want to make things right,” Parker said,

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

even if I didn’t show up, you and

and

taken it in and continued, “I know this is painful for

the

the Henderson family, Owen, you two have no future together. It’s better to let go,

lowered his gaze and remained silent.

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