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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Chapter 114 Why Should I Put A Stranger Ahead Of You

Hadley back to West Toreifth

of traffic near

idled at a red light, Hadley leaned against

incredible.”

way her expression softened. “Yeah? What is er

shut, so he couldn’t smell anything

“There.”

a corner down the street. “Smells like honey–roasted nuts. You can’t mistake

Denver said

green, he drove on a bit before pulling over

his seatbelt. “What are you

shot her a look. “Getting

another word, he stepped out of

a moment before hurrying after

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

a little. We’ll have some soon!”

“Denver…”

only made a passing remark

spotted him easily. Counting on her fingers, she kept

thoughts drifted to Joy, who loved these treats just as

enough. She just hoped the surgery would

thought, she didn’t realize Denver had already

take the honey–roasted ones,”

luck. This is

“The very last?”

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

handsome!” Noticing it was a man, she clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture. “I’ve been craving these honey–roasted nuts all day.

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“Well…”

himself, he might have considered

his head with a polite smile.

“What?”

expecting a refusal. “Come on. Don’t be so

argue. He simply smiled.

her arms. “Alright

tried again. “I’ll give you five bucks extra. That should change your mind, right?”

“It’s not about

“I’m really sorry.

here you go,” the vendor said, handing

and gave the

added before

walked straight to Hadley and held out the bag like a trophy. “There you go! The vendor

opened the bag and took a whiff. “Smells really divine!”

up a peanut and held it up to Hadley’s lips.

it

“Alright.”

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