Chapter 323:

As she walked toward her apartment, Hadley murmured softly, “A birthday means I’ll need a gift. But what could I get him?” For the first time in a long while, money wasn’t a pressing issue. Cristian had efficiently handled her divorce settlement, leaving Hadley with a considerable sum from Eric.

Still, no matter how much she had, she wouldn’t waste it carelessly.

For one, years of habit had taught her to be mindful of spending. More importantly, Joy would need financial security in the future—this money was meant for her.

It was true that accepting help made it harder to hold onto resentment. Thanks to the alimony, Hadley’s bitterness toward Eric had softened considerably.

Returning to the present, Hadley pondered Denver’s gift again. Considering Denver’s privileged upbringing, he likely received either luxurious gifts or deeply personal gestures.

Anything lavish was clearly beyond Hadley’s budget.

Thus, something lovely and handmade would be the perfect alternative.

Hadley settled on precisely what

straight home, she veered toward the lively open-air

nightly, full of stalls offering everything from street food to

fully opened their stands, and the street was

swiftly located her intended

arranged everything neatly before boiling some corn

her dance attire, Hadley meticulously completed her usual routine practice,

from the market. Inside was a smooth, pure white piece of cotton fabric. She had chosen it

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took pride in her sewing

this talent to lovingly raise Hadley

helping Clare in her spare moments, picking up sewing

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