Chapter 6 Signing Divorce

Upon Eric’s entrance, the aroma of cooking immediately greeted him.

“What is that?” he questioned, frowning.

Every light on the first floor seemed to be on, illuminating both the living room and the

kitchen.

Was someone actually inside?

A break–in seemed impossible. The logic didn’t hold up. A bold thief might enter, but start cooking in his kitchen?

Given the strict security at Silver Villas, such an intrusion was highly unlikely.

“Who’s there?!” With a stern voice, he commanded, “Reveal yourself!”

“It’s me!” Hadley quickly approached, her hands nervously intertwined.

She said, “You’ve home.”

Stopping short, Eric was visibly surprised.

Before him was a woman of considerable height, slightly gaunt yet unmistakably lovely -her expansive, expressive eyes were particularly striking.

While he didn’t immediately recognize her, an unusual sense of familiarity lingered.

Nevertheless, Eric kept his face expressionless. He was uncomfortable with anyone intruding into his personal space.

“What’s your name? How did

you

enter?”

After a brief pause, Hadley emitted a slight chuckle, realizing he truly didn’t recognize

her.

She brought her lips tightly together and whispered, “I’m Hadley.”

“Hadley…”

A reflexive nod from Eric was quickly followed by a jolt of realization. Had she just introduced herself as Hadley?

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That was it.

He suddenly remembered.

Nyla had planned to bring Hadley back. She had even informed him that very morning. Eric had been busy when he took that call, but the detail had escaped his mind amid the day’s hustle.

Eric’s gaze sharpened as he took a closer look at Hadley.

She appeared different. The traces of youthful naivety had vanished, replaced by a composed and mature charm. While echoes of her former self remained, she had

unmistakably matured.

Her beauty had indeed deepened.

Eric responded with a faint, indifferent chuckle.

And what of it?

the flaws that had marred

were unresolved matters stretching back nearly four

for a

Eric headed to the upper

“Okay.”

the second floor. Heeding his instruction, she remained motionless, lost in

time, Eric came

settled onto the sofa and nonchalantly

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

pulled out a folder and laid it before Hadley. “Review this. If

the papers

spelled out the inevitable–a divorce

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a detached tone, “This should have been finalized four years

and I

to meet his.

his expression tightening.

Despite the passing years, she held on to hope. Her

reconciliation even a

mentally prepared for

marriage was doomed from the start. Nearly four

remained silent as she

need to initiate the divorce proceedings myself. It’s been more

in softly before he could

the divorce.”

do?” Eric’s reaction

replied, nodding

had braced for some resistance, recalling Hadley’s

hadn’t expected such

undoubtedly favorable news for

his initial astonishment, Eric quirked an

“Alright.”

passed the pen to

scrutinized the document carefully before shaking

se

for the house or the money. I grew up under your

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owe much to the

“Pejecting them?”

fifteen, you’ve relied on the

her schooling abroad to her

to manage on your own

his query, a cold sensation creeping into her chest. Her fists clenched in

“You’re refusing any settlement now because you think

happen.” Hadley’s expression was resolute as she

responded blandly.

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

clasped the pen firmly and signed her name on the

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

set up a court date and

Hadley nodded, offering no

documents and offered Hadley an uncommon,

should keep the divorce under wraps until she’s better. She’s always been nice

a jolt of surprise. He no longer wanted

be concerned,” Eric said with a slight sneer. “After all is

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