Chapter 384

With a playful gesture, Linda chimed in, "Just mention you're Hadley's boyfriend. He'll catch on quickly then."

Ernest's expression flickered between surprise and concern.

He let out a quiet, indistinct sound and furrowed his brow at Denver, as if he eagerly wanted to say something.

Denver felt a Little out of place.

"Alright, alright." Linda gave Ernest's hand a reassuring pat. "You don't have to worry. Nyla already gave Denver her approval, so there's nothing to be concerned about."

She turned to Denver with a warm smile. "Ernest sees Hadley as a younger sister. Now that she has a boyfriend, it's only natural for him to be protective. He doesn't mean anything by it."

"Got it," said Denver with a nod. "I understand."