Chapter 898:

Hadley blinked, surprised by his persistence, then sighed softly. “Denver, there are so many good women out there. Don’t fixate on me. Look around.”

He let out a low, bitter laugh. “But there’s only one you.”

The weight of that sorrow crushed the air between them.

Hadley looked at him, unable to find any words that wouldn’t hurt. They fell into silence until the waiter arrived with their meal. Neither spoke as they ate.

When they stepped outside, snow had started to fall, dusting the sidewalk in white.

Denver went to get the car while Hadley scanned the street. No sign of Eric’s vehicle.

She let out a soft breath. That was for the best.

Denver drove her back to Millland Road. As the car rolled to a stop outside her building, Hadley turned to him.

“This is goodbye,” she said firmly. “Don’t come looking for me again. I won’t see you anymore.”

him more if she let

Take care of yourself. Don’t let this ruin you… or

him get close, for

he

“Hadley.”

stepped out of the car, Denver called after her, his eyes

decision. I won’t bother you

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through her. Had Denver really made peace

her slightly bewildered, though it

a gentle

after yourself. I’m heading out

nod, stepping out of the vehicle and circling around to open

gazes locked for a moment, and a quiet, warm smile passed between them. Hadley gave a small

snowing out here—be careful

manage,” Denver assured her. “Go on inside. I’ll stick around until I see you’re safe

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