Chapter 185

Chapter 185

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Raphael smiled faintly and said, “You flatter me. In my opinion, Mr. Calhoun is the one who’s truly exceptional.”

Gracie blushed a little, then looped her arm through Owen’s, leaning into him like a little bird, and said, “Miss Dalton, since your boyfriend’s here too, why don’t we all have a meal together? It’s fate that we’ve run into each other.”

Hailey was about to decline, but Raphael took her hand and smiled casually. “Of course, that sounds great.”

Hailey frowned slightly, confused, and looked at Raphael.

Owen didn’t say anything but was the first to turn and walk toward the restaurant.

Gracie, on the other hand, took charge and walked over to Hailey, hooking her arm around hers. “Let’s go together. I don’t want to hang around with these two grumpy men.”

Hailey smiled politely but didn’t respond.

Raphael followed behind them, walking at a leisurely pace.

The four of them ascended to the second floor of the restaurant and entered a private dining room.

Owen sat first, with Gracie beside him. Raphael sat next to Gracie, and Hailey’s seat was between Raphael and Owen.

The waiter brought over the menus.

Hailey preferred stronger flavors, so Raphael ordered some spicy dishes. Owen, on the other hand, ordered light, mild foods.

After Owen finished ordering, Gracie’s face twisted with dissatisfaction. “How do you never remember what I like to eat?”

Owen glanced at her coolly. “Didn’t you forget last time you had barbecue and got mouth ulcers?”

Gracie lowered her head, looking slightly pitiful. “It’s not like I can control my body’s tendency to get overheated.”

Owen shrugged. “Then just control yourself and eat less spicy food.”

“Humph.” Gracie pouted, turning her head away in a huff.

utensils, while the two of them

her lip and lowered her head, feeling like she might not be able to make it through this meal.

a striking beauty–bold and dazzling, the kind

you meet

bit like something out of a drama. Hailey fainted from low blood sugar in the street, and I happened to be there. I’m a doctor, so I saved her.”

you offer–yourself to him in gratitude for saving

We got close later on,” Hailey replied mildly.

how did you meet Mr. Calhoun?” Raphael asked, his tone

she could answer, but suddenly Hailey’s cup slipped from her hand and fell to the floor, spilling water all

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Chapter 185

up. “You all continue, I’ll just go to

Dalton?” Gracie asked with concern.

bring herself to look at Owen, to the quickly hurried

was shared.

both hands on the sink

mirror–her face was pale and drained, and no matter

cold water onto her face, but it did nothing to stop the trembling in her fingers or the tight, twisting pain in her

no tears would come. She felt frozen, as if no warmth could ever reach her again.

it mattered anymore, but in the end, she realized

seeing Owen with another woman, but it

herself to accept it,

finally stepped out, only to

the restaurant’s hallway, dimly

golden glow cast down over Owen, highlighting his tall,

Without a word, he reached out, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her back into the

are you doing?” Hailey asked softly.

a swift motion, Owen locked the

pinned her against the door, one hand bracing the door as

was warm against her ear. “Hailey, why

together, her face pale. “You’re mistaken.”

I?” Owen tilted his head, his breath still warm against her skin, as his finger lightly traced her cheek. His voice was low and mocking, but there was a cold edge

him away, her face icy as she said, “Owen,

the woman beside Owen, but at the same time, she was sharp enough to

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