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 she wanted

she veered toward the lively open-air

buzzed nightly, full of stalls offering everything from street food to handmade

opened their stands, and the street was

Hadley swiftly located her intended item, along

her apartment, she arranged everything neatly before

completed her usual routine practice, showered briefly, and had her dinner. After finishing,

brought from the market. Inside was a smooth, pure white piece of cotton

𝓶𝗼𝗿𝗲

in her

sewing, using this talent to lovingly raise Hadley and fund

deeply grateful, frequently helping Clare in her spare

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