Chapter 112 An Apology Is Not Enough

Helping Hadley get into Blanche’s troupe had led Barrie to learn that the dancer they all appreciated from Galant was none other than Hadley herself.

Eric had exerted considerable effort to make this happen, possibly aiming to revive past affections.

Yet, here was Hadley, introduced as Denver’s girlfriend.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” Eric’s response carried a sarcastic edge as he faced Barrie. “Even Marshall was in the dark. How could I, her former husband, possibly know?”

“Hey.” Marshall was genuinely unaware. “I was clueless. It’s intriguing to think about how Denver’s parents might react to this news.”

At that moment, Denver released Hadley’s hand and motioned to everyone. “What are you waiting for? Come

over here.”

As they gathered, Denver, appearing somewhat nervous, looked at Hadley. “I’d like everyone to meet my girlfriend, Hadley.”

“Hi, everyone.” Hadley greeted them with a shy smile, her eyes twinkling.

Eric couldn’t suppress a mocking chuckle as he turned away, his thoughts shadowed. A woman in love indeed… Denver continued, his tone light, “Since everyone’s familiar with Hadley, we’ll skip the formalities, okay?”

Hadley, still smiling, nodded in agreement.

Denver then noticed the bag Hadley was holding. “That bag looks heavy. Why not put it down?”

“Not heavy at all. It’s actually for you,” Hadley responded with a slight shake of her head. “I brought a gift for your birthday.”

“Really?” Denver’s expression brightened instantly. “You’ve brought a gift for my birthday?”

Hadley was torn between laughter and tears. “Could I really show up to your birthday without a gift?”

She nibbled on her lip, feeling a tad embarrassed.

“It’s not anything fancy. If it’s not to your liking, maybe just quietly get rid of it.

Reminiscent of how Eric had discarded the shirt…

Denver reassured her warmly. “I’m certain I’ll appreciate whatever you’ve chosen.”

His curiosity piqued, Denver asked, “What have you brought? May I open it now?”

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Many gifts had come his way, but Hadley’s piqued Denver’s interest the most

I said, it’s nothing fancy…” Hadley murmured. “Just a little something handcrafted

interest deepened. “Can you at least hint at

a shirt,”

she suggested, “Why not take it home, open it there, and see how it fits?

it. But if you do like it but it needs some tweaks, I can alter it.”

“I love it!”

enthusiasm was unmistakable as he grasped the bag, “I’m

a thrill

astonished. “I had no

chuckling at his amazement.

upon receiving

“You’re incredible!”

Bifte

evident, filling Hadley with

the compliment. “I picked up a bit from my grandmother; she was a wonderful

admirable!” Denver

urge to unwrap the gift immediately, yet he refrained, not wanting to diminish the specialness of the moment. This gift from

open it

I truly appreciate

ahead,” Hadley playfully teased, with a knowing smile.

treasure it even if it were just a stone, simply

made by Hadley held deep

the silence, drawing awkward glances

be a birthday celebration, yet here they were, bystanders to an intimate moment.

looked away, his

A handmade shirt?

had once sewn clothing. Had she given him a

he remembering

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himself at the Flynn Mansion,

a lengthy search, he found nothing resembling a handmade shirt. Had he been mistaken about receiving

one from Hadley?

That seemed unlikely.

Eric continued his search, unwilling to admit he

the corner of his closet. Inside, a shirt was neatly wrapped, unmistakably handmade, not something from the

be the shirt Hadley made for him.

to recall the exact moment she had given

or perhaps his

had scarcely acknowledged the gift

floor, Eric clutched the

he truly

been aware of it…

and confronting their tangible proof were

of that vibrant love she once had just for him alongside the reality that she had moved on

the initial meeting,

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