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 there while

person.” Ivan’s eyes narrowed, sizing up Raphael with open disdain. “Bet

shot back, his usual warmth replaced by

His entire body was filled with displeasure. As the Gibbs heir, he wasn’t used to being challenged, at least not by anyone else except the old woman in his family.

let’s go,” Hailey interjected, gripping Raphael’s sleeve. Immediately, she felt Owen’s glacial stare

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

Casey?” Ivan called after them,

her head down like a shy girl,

go.

go now. Since it’s lunchtime, why

shrugged. “Fine by me.”

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to Gwen, hey eyes shining wings at you.

mured

to eat? 11 bride a place” Alice charged, modeserved by the word’s sletice

them spoke, each

duft we go to the restaurant near the camput I haven’t

Ivan smirked. “Sure, relive

lunch, the very same one Owen had once taken Halley to. As they approached the entrance, Owen’s expression darkened further. “Let’s eat somewhere else,” he

silence.

wrong?” Alice asked in

didn’t answer, already turning on his heel

her lip in frustration, Alice

‘Girl, if you’re serious about winning him over, maybe

of its significance, both as a relic of her school days and as a place Owen had shared with Hailey.

not expect Owen to leave so abruptly before he

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