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.

couldn’t resist needling. “What’s going on? Someone explain this soap opera. Owen, you gonna just stand

by Mr. Calhoun in person.” Ivan’s eyes narrowed, sizing up Raphael with open disdain. “Bet you had something to do

shot back, his usual warmth

used to being challenged, at least not by anyone else except the old woman in his

Hailey interjected, gripping Raphael’s sleeve. Immediately, she felt Owen’s glacial stare bore into her. She looked up at Owen and ignored

touch. “Alright,” he said, guiding her toward

called after

like a shy girl, pretending deafness as she trailed Hailey.

go. Clearly, romance wasn’t on

the elevator door closed, Alice brightened. “We should go now. Since it’s lunchtime, why don’t

shrugged. “Fine

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eagerly to Gwen, hey eyes shining wings at

mured wardly

eat? 11 bride a place”

spoke, each locking troubles

excum for himmelt. Why duft we go to the restaurant near the camput I haven’t exten patta there for a long

remained silent, Ivan smirked. “Sure, relive

Owen had once taken Halley to. As they approached the entrance, Owen’s expression

silence.

What’s wrong?” Alice asked

turning on his heel

in frustration, Alice hesitated.

winning him over, maybe focus

of her school days and as a place Owen had shared with Hailey. To her,

she did not expect Owen to leave

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