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"I didn't know you would also come here tonight, Mr. Freeman. Had I known, I would've invited you to join us, Liam said with a smile, his tone composed and showing no signs of awkwardness at all.

Hendrix released his grip and cast a glance at Noelle, who kept her head low, making it clear she had no intention of acknowledging him.

Withdrawing his gaze, Hendrix replied to Liam, saying, "Since you're on a date, I won't bother you. Goodbye.

"Okay. See you."

After the brief exchange, the owner continued to escort Hendrix into the restaurant, while Liam returned to his seat across from Noelle.

"I didn't know he'd be here tonight," Liam explained.

smile, her expression

didn't press further, though the atmosphere now became tense and awkward. With him no longer

hesitated for a

to tell Liam her decision,

the voice. Looking up, she saw William grinning as he approached

Liam

be Mr. Hawthorne," William exclaimed while shaking Liam's hand. "What an impressive man you are! I'm Noelle's father-well, her adoptive

cut through the quiet ambience of the restaurant, drawing the attention

visit her, but when I heard about

a cold, crisp voice

shifting his gaze toward Noelle. Her head

he knew was always soft-spoken and gentle. But in this moment, she resembled a porcupine with

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