Chapter 439

Chapter 439:

As he shook his head, Denver’s expression was one of utter disappointment.

“Enough, Mom. My decision to be with Hadley is final. I’m not backing down.”

“No, Denver…”

“Mom,”

With firm resolve, Denver gently but firmly freed his arm from Wilma’s grip. “I need to go.”

He turned swiftly, returned to his car, and drove off.

“Denver!”

Wilma’s frustration was evident as she watched him maneuver past her and drive away. She stamped her foot in frustration.

“He says he’s not backing down? Humph… We’ll see about that, Denver!”

Two days later, Lightning Dance Studio was ready to head to Blathe.

Despite the long flight of over ten hours, Hadley felt an invigorating sense of anticipation — she was eager to reunite with her beloved daughter.

Full of excitement, she snapped a selfie at the plane’s entrance and shared it online, saying, “Blathe, can’t wait!”

Meanwhile, in a hospital in Blathe, Eric noticed the update on his phone.

Was Hadley really on her way here?

She was on tour, Eric remembered.

Her joy was evident.

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈𝖛𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗆

She looked so radiant without him.

The thought left Eric restless. He turned his phone face down, but a moment later, he picked it up again.

He navigated to the Lightning Dance Studio’s website to check up on the Blathe show details. Since she was coming to Blathe and he was still there, he decided to attend her performance.

He intended to do nothing but observe her on stage.

That was his plan.

Just to see her perform, nothing beyond that.

It was just after seven in the evening when the troupe touched down in Blathe.

The hour was still reasonable.

Unable to contain her excitement, Hadley was anxious to meet Joy.

Turning to Elissa, Hadley said, “Could you handle my luggage and take it to the room? There’s somewhere I need to be first.”

“Of course,” Elissa responded, respecting Hadley’s wishes without prying into her plans.

“Thanks so much.”

Although she left most of her bags with Elissa, Hadley carried one with her — a special gift meant for Joy.

“Mommy!”

A spark lit up Joy’s eyes as she gripped the freshly unwrapped gift — a rare edition plush toy — with delight.

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