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?

appearance couldn’t mend the flaws that had marred

were unresolved matters stretching back nearly four years that demanded

here for a moment. I’ll return

look, Eric headed to

“Okay.”

second floor. Heeding his

time, Eric

sofa and nonchalantly motioned

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

folder and laid it before Hadley. “Review this.

glanced at the papers

out the

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tone, “This should

Grandma was opposed, and I respected her wishes. But now…”

to meet his.

paused, his expression tightening. “No, she

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

even a

prepared for

well aware of that. This marriage was doomed from

remained silent as she

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

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

the divorce.”

Eric’s reaction was one

Hadley replied, nodding

for some resistance, recalling Hadley’s once deep feelings

such an easy

undoubtedly

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

“Alright.”

the pen

before shaking

se

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

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I owe much to the Flynn

“Pejecting them?”

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

had covered everything, from her schooling abroad to her

manage on your

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

mean…” Eric squinted, speculating. “You’re refusing any settlement now because you think you might return to seek help if you find

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

responded

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

Hadley clasped the pen firmly and signed her name

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

up a court

Hadley nodded,

the signed documents and offered Hadley an uncommon, earnest

until she’s better. She’s always been nice to you. Will you help

jolt of surprise. He no longer wanted

with a slight sneer. “After all is settled, you’ll be look

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