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?

enhanced appearance couldn’t mend the flaws that had

There were unresolved matters stretching back nearly four years

here for a moment. I’ll return

a cold look, Eric headed

“Okay.”

watched as he vanished into the second floor. Heeding his instruction, she remained motionless,

time, Eric came

onto the sofa and nonchalantly motioned towards the

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

laid it before Hadley. “Review this. If all looks

the

out the

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said in a detached tone, “This

Grandma was opposed, and I respected her wishes.

to meet his. “Has she

paused, his expression tightening. “No, she

to hope. Her intention in

reconciliation even

mentally prepared for this

of that. This marriage was doomed from the start.

remained silent as she

I will need to initiate the divorce proceedings myself. It’s been more than two years since we separated.

no need for that.” Hadley cut in softly before he could continue. “I consent

the divorce.”

do?” Eric’s reaction

nodding again.

braced for some resistance, recalling Hadley’s once deep

expected such an easy

was undoubtedly

astonishment, Eric quirked an eyebrow. “Well then, sign

“Alright.”

the pen to

scrutinized the document carefully before shaking her head in

se

for the house or the money. I grew up

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much to the Flynn

“Pejecting them?”

you’ve relied on the Flynn family’s support, right

support had covered everything, from her schooling abroad to

manage on your

a cold sensation creeping into her chest.

refusing any settlement now because you think

not happen.” Hadley’s expression was resolute as she emphatically denied his

responded blandly. “Please sign

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

clasped the pen

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

a court date and

Hadley nodded, offering no

and offered Hadley an

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

of surprise. He no longer wanted her, yet he

sneer. “After all is settled,

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