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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and drove Hadley back to West Toreifth Alley

of traffic near a

leaned against the window and took a

incredible.”

amused by the way her expression softened. “Yeah? What

so he couldn’t smell

“There.”

street. “Smells like honey–roasted nuts. You can’t mistake

Denver said with a light

light turned green, he drove on a bit

he unbuckled his

her a look. “Getting you

word, he stepped

moment before hurrying after him.

the stand. Denver took his place at the

a little. We’ll have some

“Denver…”

only made a passing remark about them.

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

drifted to Joy, who loved these

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

thought, she didn’t realize Denver had

take the honey–roasted ones,” he

“You’re in luck. This

“The very last?”

vendor gave her a nod and

it was a man, she clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture. “I’ve been craving these honey–roasted nuts all day. Could you let me have them

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“Well…”

had been for himself, he might have considered

shook his head with a polite smile.

“What?”

refusal. “Come on. Don’t

He simply smiled. “Sorry.”

and crossed her arms.

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

Denver said, unfazed. “It’s

“I’m really

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

it without hesitation and gave the frustrated woman

sorry,” he added before turning

walked straight to Hadley and held out the bag like a trophy. “There you go! The vendor said they’re the most popular and this was

and took a whiff. “Smells really

a peanut and held it up

give it

“Alright.”

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