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.

the corner, looking in the direction of the

to him, saying, “She’s not

had happened between them, only that Hailey

leaned toward Hailey, she

and he said

say, so Scarlett turned and

for a moment, then walked into the restaurant

and walked toward Scarlett.

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Chapter 179

hand and led her to

stood by the window, his expression distant as he watched the woman below.

Parker called

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until the two women disappeared from his sight that Owen withdrew his

nervously wiped his hands, sweating under the

It’s my treat today,” Parker

Parker’s face. “Did I ever say

made Parker’s

him, willing to accept him, but now, it was clear he had

I have two things to say,” Owen

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

his face

I can’t stop you. But I will publicly state that I don’t recognize you as my

you and your mother. Back then, I was reckless and made so many mistakes,

been punished for it,” he added.

taken him to court. He had spent many years in prison. “Owen, I really want to make

bitter laugh. “You want to make up for it by tearing me and Hailey apart?”

didn’t show up, you and Hailey would never

eyes darkened, and

it in and continued, “I know this is painful for you, but there’s nothing we can do. You

the

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

gaze and remained silent.

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