Chapter 207

Chapter 207:

“You know…” He paused, his nerves making him hesitate as he mustered the courage to speak. “I didn’t know you were related to the Flynn family.”

With a gentle smile, Hadley turned to him and said, “Yes, after I lost my own family at fifteen, Nyla welcomed me into hers.” She looked at him with curiosity. “You weren’t aware of that?”

Back in the day, Hadley’s reputation was notorious throughout Srixby. Even those who hadn’t met her were familiar with the whispers about her.

“I wasn’t.” Denver shook his head, explaining, “I was abroad for my education during my teens and have only just returned.” That explanation seemed reasonable to Hadley.

“I see.” She nodded, then returned her attention to her meal.

“Ahem.” Denver cleared his throat, his discomfort apparent. He asked further, “About you and Eric… are things okay between you?”