Chapter 314
A deep breath escaped Hadley, her tension easing at last. She hadn’t felt brave enough to look around until now. “Can we go now?” She said “we”?
A wave of happiness washed over Denver.
His smile broadened as he replied, “Yes, we can…”
Feeling unexpectedly bashful, he asked, “Hadley, are you free this evening? I’d love to take you to dinner, if you’d like?” The proposal Denver made seemed subtly suggestive.
Hadley was caught in a dilemma; accepting might imply she was open to further advances, and declining could come off as discourteous. Just then, a vehicle halted next to them, and her name echoed from within. “Hadley?”
They both glanced over as the window descended, unveiling Nyla. Nyla had been visiting Ernest in the hospital and was on her way back to the Flynn residence when she noticed someone familiar.
Upon a closer look, indeed, it was Hadley. But Hadley wasn’t by herself.
Her attention then shifted to Denver.
“Denver?” she inquired.
“Yes, it’s me,” responded Denver, stepping forward and courteously bowing his head. “How are you, Mrs. Flynn?”
“Quite well, thank you,” Nyla responded, her smile polite yet her feelings ambivalent.
“Are you two perhaps on a date?” she asked cautiously.
Hadley was caught off guard, her lips parting in surprise.
“Yes,” Denver responded on Hadley’s behalf, giving her a reassuring glance. “We appreciate your support. We’re exploring how things might develop between us.”
“I see,” Nyla responded, her eyes seeking confirmation from Hadley. Observing Hadley’s flushed cheeks, Nyla realized there was no objection from her. It appeared to be the truth.
“That’s good,” Nyla said, her voice expressing genuine relief.
“Indeed, very good,” she added, her tone warm.
Nyla felt genuinely pleased for Hadley as she embarked on this new journey. Still, knowing Eric’s feelings for Hadley made her heart heavy with sympathy for her grandson.
However, Nyla quickly composed herself, smiling invitingly at Hadley. “Now that we’ve run into each other, why don’t you join me for dinner at home later? It’s been too long since your last visit.”
Hadley paused, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. She shared a look with Denver.
With a playful smile, Nyla asked, “What’s the matter, Hadley? Worried about leaving Denver by himself? Why don’t you both come then? Denver, having dinner at my place wouldn’t bother you, right?”
“Not at all,” Denver replied, his cheeks coloring slightly. “Since you’re Hadley’s family, that makes you mine as well.”
“That’s just what I wanted to hear!” Nyla laughed heartily and motioned to her driver. “Please open the door for Hadley.”
“I’ve got it, Mrs. Flynn,” Denver interjected, swiftly moving to open the car door himself. He gently held the roof as he stood by. “No rush, Hadley.”
“Thanks.” Hadley gave Denver a warm smile before gracefully sliding into the car.