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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.

with a smile, her expression a

though the atmosphere now became tense and awkward. With him no longer driving the conversation,

for

to tell Liam her decision, a voice suddenly interrupted them,

Looking up, she saw William grinning as he approached their

you are?" Liam asked

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

loud voice cut through the quiet ambience of

adoptive father?" "That's right! I was away for a few years and couldn't visit her, but when I heard about your plans to get married, I rushed over to meet you. After all, her last marriage ended Badly, and I need to make

cold, crisp voice

toward Noelle. Her head was now raised, and

and gentle. But in this moment, she resembled a porcupine

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