Chapter 794

Chapter 794:

Eric’s eyes narrowed sharply, fixing on Hadley as tears began to well up in her eyes. Gently, almost tenderly, he cupped her face, softly wiping the falling tears with his thumb. Yet, his voice was cold and mocking as he whispered, “Tell me, who are these tears really for?”

Hadley’s voice faltered, her body rigid as she glimpsed the wild anger burning in Eric’s gaze. Instinctively, she tightened her grip around his arm, shouting desperately, “Denver, run now!”

“Hadley,” Eric hissed slowly, his voice vibrating dangerously as his anger surged uncontrollably. “You’re openly protecting another man right in front of me? How could you betray me like this?”

Abruptly, Eric shoved Hadley aside. She cried out sharply, “Ah!”

Eric had not intended to harm her. The shove was merely to free himself from her grasp, wanting only to reach Denver. Yet Hadley lost her balance and stumbled backward awkwardly, reaching out desperately to steady herself. Her elbow collided sharply with the table edge, sending waves of pain shooting through her arm. She gasped. “Ah!”

Her cry halted Eric and Denver instantly, drawing their full attention back to her. Hadley clutched her injured arm, doubled over in agony, unable to straighten.

“Hadley!” Eric’s face instantly shifted to deep worry, releasing Denver immediately to rush toward her. He gently took her arm, inspecting it carefully.

“It hurts!” Hadley cried out in genuine pain, even at his gentle touch. This was clearly serious.

Eric’s complexion drained of color, and he quickly withdrew his touch. Without another word, he carefully lifted her into his arms, urgency clear in his voice. “We’re heading to the hospital now.”

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“You think you’re taking her anywhere?” Denver moved decisively forward, blocking Eric’s path. “You can leave, Eric, but leave Hadley with me.”

Only today had Denver learned the truth—that his actions had driven Hadley away. Now, he was witnessing Eric physically hurting her right before his eyes. Regret and guilt gnawed painfully at Denver’s conscience.

Frustration finally exploded out of him as he shouted fiercely, “Eric! You schemed to steal Hadley away from me, but you’ve never cherished her! If you won’t truly care for her, then let her go!”

Eric’s expression hardened instantly. “What exactly are you accusing me of?”

“Oh, come on,” Denver scoffed bitterly, his lips twisting into a sarcastic smile. “You have the nerve to act but not the courage to admit it? I know everything that happened in Blathe. Hadley never intended to be with you. You orchestrated all of it!”

What happened in Blathe? Until Denver’s accusation, Eric had practically buried that past. So, Denver finally discovered the truth?

Realization hit Eric like cold water, and he glanced down at Hadley nestled in his arms. No wonder Denver and Hadley had embraced so emotionally moments ago. Were they mourning the past together? How sweetly tragic!

“Fine. I admit it—I planned everything,” Eric sneered, lifting his chin arrogantly. “But what does it matter now?” Lowering his eyes disdainfully, he then asked, “Are you planning to take her back?”

Denver felt his heart jump painfully. “Return her to me!”

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