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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drove Hadley back to West Toreifth Alley

of traffic

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

incredible.”

the way

windows were shut, so he

“There.”

corner down the street. “Smells like honey–roasted nuts.

out,” Denver said with a light

on a bit before pulling

as he unbuckled his seatbelt. “What

a look.

he stepped

a moment before hurrying after him.

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

wait a little. We’ll have

“Denver…”

only made a passing remark

on her fingers, she kept track. “Six people ahead… Now five…”

drifted to Joy, who loved these treats just as

missed her daughter terribly. Even though they video–called every few days, it wasn’t enough. She just hoped the surgery

in thought, she didn’t realize Denver had

the honey–roasted ones,”

luck.

“The very last?”

vendor gave her a nod and

a pleading gesture. “I’ve been craving

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“Well…”

he might have considered it. But this time, it

with a polite smile. “Sorry, I can’t.”

“What?”

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

He simply smiled.

crossed her

five

said, unfazed. “It’s not about

glanced at Hadley, who stood a few steps away. “I’m really sorry. Maybe you’ll have better luck next time.”

vendor said, handing over a paper

and gave the

added before

out the bag like a trophy. “There you go! The vendor

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

peanut and held it up to Hadley’s lips.

give it a

“Alright.”

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