Chapter 989:

Far from holding a grudge, Eric owed Denver a heartfelt thank-you. As Denver had pointed out, without his quick thinking, Hadley might have slipped away forever.

Eric squeezed his eyes shut, the weight of that thought pressing down on him. Compared to the nightmare of losing Hadley forever, being outplayed by Denver was a mere drop in the bucket.

“It doesn’t matter,” Eric said through gritted teeth, shaking his head as his gaze locked onto the hospital door. “All we can do now is bide our time.”

Waiting was his only card left to play. Hadley was safe, and that was a balm to his frayed nerves. Yet a nagging question gnawed at him. Had Hadley’s heart always belonged to Denver?

She had never given him a chance, but there was a time when Denver had lit a spark in her. Now, with Denver playing the hero, risking it all to save her, would she run back into his arms?

Inside the sterile confines of the hospital room, Hadley rested motionless on the bed, an oxygen mask cradling her face. The soft shuffle of footsteps stirred her, and her eyes fluttered open.

“Hadley,” Denver murmured, his voice a gentle breeze as he glided to her bedside, careful not to ruffle her fragile peace. “How are you holding up?”

swiftly waved her off. “Don’t strain yourself. The nurse said you’re still too weak to talk. A blink or a nod

her eyelids dipping like curtains at the end of

efforts. He reached for Hadley’s hand,

nurse mentioned

small nod, her eyes

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝓬𝗼𝗽𝓎

glistening as he read Hadley’s unspoken thoughts. “I’m right

quietly, her eyes darting to his arm as a rough, raspy sound scratched its way out of her throat.

hadn’t forgotten how Denver had thrown it up to shield

“Ouch… well, it does hurt a bit!” He chuckled, brushing it off. “Slipped my mind until you brought it up.”

have it looked at soon. You

Hadley wasn’t having it—she wouldn’t let him wave

with worry, her face pleading with Denver

let out a soft laugh. “Alright, I hear you. I’ll get it

his smile

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