Chapter 71 Was He Completely Out Of His Mi…

At that moment, Denver’s phone began to ring–it was a call from one of his friends.

“You should probably take that.” Hadley saw this and offered a warm smile.

“Right, I guess I should.”

As he stood, Denver paused briefly, and then took a deep breath. “Hadley, could we swap numbers?”

The request seemed perfectly natural.

“Absolutely,” Hadley responded cheerily, reaching for her phone. They exchanged contact information.

“Great.” Denver’s face lit up with a broad grin, his happiness evident. He waved to her, saying, “See you around.” “Sure, see you around.”

The birthday celebration buzzed with energy, enhanced by Nyla’s adept hosting, which ensured satisfaction among all attendees.

As the evening wound down and Nyla felt exhausted, it was Eric, with Hadley by his side, who saw off the guests.

From afar, Denver caught Hadley’s gaze as he departed with his family. He flashed a smile and subtly raised his phone–a quiet prompt to keep in contact.

Hadley responded with a gentle smile and a nod of recognition.

Unbeknownst to her, this brief interaction did not escape the attention of the man next to her…

With the last guests departed, the night wound down.

Hadley exhaled a soft sigh of relief and massaged her neck, ready to head upstairs.

The night had been long and tiring. She planned a brief dance practice, followed by a bath and bed.

As she reached the second floor, a soft, mocking chuckle came from the man accompanying her.

Hadley raised her eyes, her expression one of surprise.

Eric, looking downwards, scoffed coldly, “Seems like you really enjoyed yourself.”

“Huh?” She blinked, puzzled. What prompted that comment?

“What’s got you so happy?”

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She chose to remain silent, yet Eric persisted. “Come on, share with me.”

His mocking tone caused Hadley to scowl. “It’s my birthday, isn’t it? Shouldn’t I be allowed a little happiness, or am I supposed to be miserable?”

“Hadley!” In a sudden move, Eric’s voice dropped to a growl as he grasped her waist and pushed her against the wall.

hoisted her up a bit!

floor, her back against the

respond, his face was suddenly very close, and then–his lips met hers!

lips pressed firmly against hers, claiming

mind reeling. Her hands clenched into

was he

“Mm-!”

she stiffened, starting to

was overwhelming–she couldn’t

the only action left to her–she

air as he let go. The taste of blood tinged his mouth–she

“You bit me?”

lips–formerly adorned with lipstick- were now

mind? What the hell are you

actually just kissed

you just say?” Eric halted abruptly, his eyes narrowing. Was he out of his mind for having kissed

his eyes. Without a second thought, he reached out

away from me!”

to seep into Hadley as she trembled, retreating hastily before suddenly

“Hadley!”

She reached her door, flung it

“Hadley!”

his face. His hand hovered, tempted to knock, but he

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wanting to disturb

laugh escaped from his lips, carrying a sharp edge.

she really think she could escape him?

her legs gave out,

rubbing them desperately as she

that blazed through her like an uncontrolled fire. This was pure fear, not just

had kissed her.

What was his intention?

to her feet, staggering towards the bathroom. She

she scrubbed. Once,

to rid

nowhere, her phone vibrated in

call from Colleen appeared

deep breath, Hadley composed herself and pressed

Colleen on the line but

“Hi, Mommy!”

her as tears began to form. “Oh, Joy, my sweet

“Mommy!”

of life, radiating warmth. “Is it

in on midnight, while it was morning

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