Chapter 174 Jealousy

Hadley regained consciousness quickly, stirring before they could even get to the hospital.

Rubbing her forehead and squinting, she murmured, “Uh… What…”

“Hadley?” Denver’s voice trembled, laden with worry.

“Huh?” Confusion clouded Hadley’s expression. “Denver?”

She pieced together that she had slipped and hit her head, but confusion lingered–why was she in Denver’s vehicle? Had his been the car that nearly hit her?

“Is that really you?”

“Yes, it’s me.”

“What are the odds?”

“Indeed, what are the odds!” A wry smile crossed Denver’s face.

It seemed fate was always concocting ways to draw people close, only to tear them away again.

“Um…”

Hadley shifted awkwardly in his embrace, uncomfortable with the closeness.

Snapped out of his daze, Denver’s face turned a shade of red. “I apologize. You collapsed suddenly, and I just wanted to make sure you were okay.”

While explaining, he gently helped her adjust to a more comfortable position in the seat.

“I understand.” Hadley reassured him with a smile. “No need for explanations.”

She gestured towards a nearby intersection. “You can drop me off over there.”

“How could I possibly do that?”

Immediately, Denver shook his head, firmly rejecting her suggestion. “You’ve just been in an accident and lost consciousness briefly. It’s essential you get checked out by a medical professional.”

“Really, it’s unnecessary…”

“We’re nearly at the hospital.”

Determined not to yield, and with the hospital in view, Denver continued, “I couldn’t just leave anyone in this condition, much less…”

Particularly when it came to Hadley, whom he cherished deeply.

Their gazes locked momentarily, prompting Hadley to quietly agree with a nod.

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they reached the hospital.

underwent a medical examination and some

serious issues, yet the doctor advised an overnight

handled all the necessary paperwork and stayed with her as she settled into the observation

an extra bed for companions. Resting against the bed, Hadley felt uncomfortable. “Denver, I’m really okay now. You

her suggestion and adjusted

“Denver…”

otherwise, but Denver interjected, “Stop. If I went home, I’d just end up worrying about you and not sleeping anyway.

she couldn’t sway

saying, “If you feel nauseous or have

you,” Hadley

hush enveloped the room, filling the air with a touch of awkwardness.

have you been lately? Is

reassuring smile, though it wasn’t

noticed a slight limp in his step. Neither

great to

nodded, feeling the conversation dwindling.

about you?” Denver inquired.

much the same, spending my days with the dance

“That’s great.”

wanted to ask about her relationship

wanted to say lodged in his throat, and he chose to keep them to himself.

the light

to get some

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Hadley turned away and shut her eyes, her hands tensing and

remained

silently wished the quiet moment

the banquet concluded, Eric retreated to a secluded spot, massaging his cheeks. Hours of obligatory smiling

phone and checked

showed no new messages or

been no word from Hadley throughout

a stern look, he began dialing her

But then…

went straight to voicemail.

himself, could it

more,

happened? Why didn’t she pick up? Or maybe she was intentionally

would pick up immediately

was no

“Eric!”

maneuvered Ernest in his wheelchair,

“On my way!”

his annoyance,

didn’t matter anymore.

some quiet! Another call, however, would surely mark him

sleep eluded Eric.

phone, attempting to reach Hadley yet again, but

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