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

fancy…” Hadley murmured. “Just a little something handcrafted

you?” Denver’s interest deepened. “Can you at least hint at what it is?”

shirt,”

it there, and see how it fits? Don’t worry if it’s not right or if you

it but

“I love it!”

grasped the bag, “I’m sure I’ll love it. Anything you made…”

evident, feeling a thrill at the

Denver was genuinely astonished. “I had no idea you had such skills.”

responded, chuckling

upon

“You’re incredible!”

Bifte

evident, filling Hadley

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

quite admirable!” Denver

strong urge to unwrap the gift immediately, yet he refrained, not wanting to diminish the specialness of

open it later

Hadley. I truly appreciate it. Actually, I

with a knowing smile. “You haven’t even looked

responded with a broad smile. “I’d treasure it even if it were just a stone, simply because it

Denver, anything made by

cough broke the silence,

a birthday celebration, yet here they were, bystanders to an

his thoughts

A handmade shirt?

sewn clothing. Had she given him a shirt

remembering

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that evening, Eric found himself at the Flynn

found nothing resembling a handmade shirt.

one from Hadley?

That seemed unlikely.

unwilling to admit he might

box tucked away in the corner of his closet. Inside, a shirt was neatly wrapped, unmistakably handmade,

must be the shirt Hadley made

his eyes, straining to recall the exact moment she had given it

or

had scarcely acknowledged the gift then. How

clutched

one point, he truly possessed

been

such feelings and confronting their tangible proof were entirely different experiences.

remains of that vibrant love she once had just for him alongside the reality that she had moved on and was pouring her heart out for another man

the initial meeting, he reviewed several reports before calling Phillips

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