NovelApexChapter 1002: Denver chuckled, relaxing. "Nice to meet you, Joy." But then, awkwardness crept in. Kids loved gifts, and he'd shown up empty-handed.
“I cin such a rush, I didn't bring anything for you. But next time, I'll make it up to you-promise." "Okay. Thank you!" Hadley playfully pinched her daughter's nose. "Wow, that was fast. Are you thanking him in advance so he won't forget your present next time?" "Hehe!" Joy giggled and nuzzled closer to her mom.
"Little rascal," Hadley teased, and then turned to Denver. "We're heading up now." "Got it." "Con, Joy. Say bye-bye to Denver." "Bye-bye!" "Bye-bye, Joy." Denver watched them go with a warm smile.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut just down the block, a sleek black Bentley idled at the corner. Inside, Eric gripped the steering wheel tightly, knuckles white, his gaze locked on Hadley and Joy.
He'd seen everything.
Even without hearing a word, the scene burned into his mind-Hadley holding Joy, smiling at Denver.
Did the words even matter? His jaw clenched.
Was this her idea of gratitude? Playing house with Denver now? She was practically giving him another father. Latest chapters in gl.☐☐☐ Across the street, Denver turned back toward his car. Then he spotted it-the black Bentley.
That was definitely Eric's car.
He scowled. What was Eric doing here? Watching from the shadows again? Their eyes briefly met across the distance. Eric smirked coldly, started the engine, and drove away.
That night, sslept soundly. Others didn't sleep at all.
The next morning, Hadley had just finished washing up when her phone buzzed.
A message from Eric. "I'm outside your building. We need to talk." She frowned, didn't bother replying, and immediately called him.
Eric picked up before the first ring even finished.
"What do you want now?" Her tone was sharp. "I'm not coming down. Eric, just because you're who you are doesn't mean you get to do whatever you want. If you don't leave, I'll call security." "Calm down," Eric said evenly. "I only want to talk."
"We have nothing left to say! I've om made that perfectly clear!" "It's about Joy." Hadley froze. "What... what do you mean?” They had already settled everything about Joy-hadn't they?
"You're not thinking of going back on your word, are you? The content is of En nove You?XThe is ..com! "I can't explain over the phone. Just cmeet me."
Hadley sighed, frustrated. Joy was m still asleep, and this was the last ve thing she needed. "Fine!"
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