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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Hadley back to

bit of traffic near a shopping

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

incredible.”

glanced at her, amused by the way her

windows were shut, so he couldn’t

“There.”

“Smells like honey–roasted nuts. You

it out,” Denver said with a

turned green, he drove on

unbuckled his seatbelt. “What

a look. “Getting

he stepped out of

hesitated for a moment before hurrying after him.

stand. Denver took his place at the back and motioned for Hadley

a little. We’ll have

“Denver…”

made a passing remark about

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

Joy, who loved these treats just

terribly. Even though they video–called every few days, it wasn’t enough. She just hoped the surgery would be scheduled soon so they could finally

had already reached the front of

honey–roasted

in luck. This is the last batch.”

“The very last?”

over Denver’s shoulder. The vendor gave her a nod and repeated, “Yes, this is the last batch. He just

together in a pleading gesture. “I’ve been craving these honey–roasted nuts all day. Could you let

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“Well…”

for himself, he might have considered it. But this time, it wasn’t

his head with a

“What?”

a refusal. “Come on. Don’t be

didn’t argue. He simply smiled.

her arms. “Alright

she tried again. “I’ll give you five bucks extra. That

unfazed. “It’s not

“I’m really sorry. Maybe you’ll have better luck next time.”

you go,” the vendor said, handing over a paper

hesitation and gave the frustrated woman a polite

added before turning away.

The vendor said they’re the most

bag and took

up a peanut and

give it

“Alright.”

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