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

Hadley murmured. “Just a little something handcrafted by

by you?” Denver’s interest deepened. “Can you at least hint at

a shirt,” she said.

him the bag, she suggested, “Why not take it home, open it there, and see how it fits? Don’t worry if it’s

you do like it but it needs

“I love it!”

he grasped the bag, “I’m

feeling a thrill at the

crafted this yourself, you said?” Denver was genuinely astonished. “I had no idea you

Hadley responded, chuckling

upon receiving

“You’re incredible!”

Bifte

evident, filling Hadley with even greater pleasure.

picked up a

quite admirable!” Denver praised.

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

open it later

Hadley. I truly appreciate it. Actually, I love

playfully teased, with a knowing

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

by Hadley held deep significance.

the quiet murmurs, a cough broke the silence, drawing awkward glances from

had taken an unexpected turn. It was meant to be a birthday celebration, yet here they were, bystanders

his thoughts

A handmade shirt?

clothing. Had she

he remembering correctly?

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found nothing resembling a handmade shirt. Had he been

one from Hadley?

That seemed unlikely.

his search, unwilling to admit he might

a cardboard box tucked away in the corner of his closet. Inside, a shirt was neatly wrapped, unmistakably handmade, not something

be the shirt Hadley made

recall the exact moment she had given it to

it a birthday or perhaps his graduation?

the details; he had scarcely acknowledged the gift then. How could he possibly

clutched the

point, he truly possessed Hadley’s heartfelt

been aware

confronting their tangible proof were entirely different experiences.

that vibrant love she once had just for him alongside the reality that she had moved on and was pouring

morning, Eric walked into his office. After wrapping up the initial meeting, he reviewed several

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