Chapter 310:

Eric released a dry chuckle, a slight twitch in his jaw betraying the turmoil of emotions—anger intertwined with sadness—that clouded his mind.

He was caught in a whirlwind of conflicting feelings.

“What does this even mean?”

In a moment of frustration, Eric tugged at his tie, accidentally grazing the bruise on his jaw and grimacing from the sharp pain.

That pang of discomfort deepened his sense of defeat. Indeed, Eric had inflicted pain on Denver, but it was clear that Denver had returned the favor, wounding him just as deeply.

To Hadley, Denver now appeared to be her entire world. It was as though Eric was invisible to her.

Had her connection with Denver been established so quickly? Was her affection that deep already? Did she truly understand who Denver was or if he could be trusted? How had she fallen for him so readily?

not come back to

Eric slid back into his car, his eyes caught a package resting on the passenger seat. It was the bag of candied hawthorns he’d purchased for

to take them

bitter laugh, Eric

gifts if

to dispose of the treats he’d purchased for her, seeing as

a swift movement, he grabbed the package and tossed it

for Hadley were as worthless as

hard and drove off into the darkness

past Mayfield Road, Eric glimpsed

no choice but to stop by the pharmacy, pick up some medicine, and tend to

you sure you’re okay?” she asked, still uneasy. “If you hurt

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