Chapter 114 Why Should I

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Ernest’s expression flickered between surprise and concern.

He let out a quiet, indistinct sound and furrowed his brow at Denver, as if he eagerly wanted to say something

Denver felt a little out of place.

“Alright, alright.” Linda gave Ernest’s hand a reassuring pat. “You don’t have to worry. Nyla already gave Denver her approval, so there’s nothing to be concerned about.”

She turned to Denver with a warm smile. “Ernest sees Hadley as a younger sister. Now that she has a boyfriend, it’s only natural for him to be protective. He doesn’t mean anything by it.”

“Got it,” said Denver with a nod. “I understand.”

He met Ernest’s gaze. “You can rest easy. My feelings for Hadley are genuine, and I’ll make sure she’s happy.” Ernest seemed to relax a little, though a slight crease remained between his brows.

Once they stepped out of the hospital room, Linda walked them to the elevator.

“I need to stay with Ernest, so I won’t be able to further see you off. Thanks for stopping by.”

“It’s no big deal,” said Denver. “Go back inside. Hadley and I can manage.”

“Alright.”

**Linda walked back to Ernest’s room, and Hadley remained quiet.

“Hadley?” Denver waved a hand in front of her. “You look lost in thought. What’s going on?”

“Nothing…”

Snapping back to reality, Hadley gave a small shake of her head.

Something about Linda’s behavior felt off. Maybe there was more between her and Ernest than she let on.

But there was no point in overthinking it.

Ernest was now awake, and that was what mattered the most.

And the truth about the past would have to wait until he had fully recovered.

“Let’s go.”

“Yeah.”

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the wheel and drove Hadley back

ran into a bit of

light, Hadley leaned against the window and took a bong breath

incredible.”

the way her expression softened. “Yeah? What is er

shut, so he

“There.”

corner down the street. “Smells like honey–roasted

check it out,” Denver said with a

green, he drove on a bit before pulling over near the stand

unbuckled his seatbelt.

her a look. “Getting you those

stepped

for a moment before hurrying after

a decent line had formed at the stand. Denver took his place at the

little. We’ll have some

“Denver…”

chuckled. She had only made a passing remark about

glanced past the crowd and spotted him easily. Counting on her fingers, she kept track.

who loved

they video–called every few days, it wasn’t enough. She

realize Denver had already reached the front

honey–roasted ones,” he said.

in luck. This is the

“The very last?”

vendor gave her a nod and repeated, “Yes, this is the last batch.

pleading gesture. “I’ve been craving these honey–roasted nuts all day. Could

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“Well…”

considered it. But this time,

his head with a

“What?”

a refusal. “Come on.

argue. He

her

give you five bucks

“It’s not about

“I’m really

go,” the vendor said, handing over a paper bag.

and gave

he added

and held out the bag like a trophy. “There you go! The vendor said they’re the most popular and this was the last batch, so go ahead

took a whiff. “Smells really divine!”

up a peanut and held it up

give it

“Alright.”

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