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?

couldn’t mend the flaws

timing for coming back was opportune. There were unresolved matters stretching back nearly four years

for a moment.

a cold look, Eric headed

“Okay.”

vanished into the second floor. Heeding his instruction,

some time,

sofa and nonchalantly motioned towards the

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

each other, Eric pulled out a folder and laid it before Hadley.

glanced at the

the inevitable–a

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tone, “This should have been finalized

and I respected

eyes to meet his.

his expression tightening. “No,

the passing years, she held on to hope.

even

mentally prepared for this

that. This marriage was doomed from the start.

remained silent as she

Eric’s brow furrowed. “If you’re not on board, I will need to initiate the divorce proceedings myself. It’s

for that.” Hadley cut in softly before he could continue.

the divorce.”

Eric’s reaction was one

replied, nodding again. “I

was truly taken aback. He had braced for some resistance, recalling

expected such an

undoubtedly

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

“Alright.”

passed the pen to

scrutinized the document carefully before shaking her

se

the house or the money. I grew up under

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I owe much to the Flynn

“Pejecting them?”

fifteen, you’ve relied on

had covered everything, from her schooling abroad to her

to manage on your own

cold sensation creeping into her

speculating. “You’re refusing any settlement now because you think you might return to

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

responded blandly.

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

Hadley clasped the pen firmly and signed

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

set up a court date and

Hadley nodded, offering no

and offered Hadley an

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

felt a jolt of surprise. He no longer wanted her, yet

sneer. “After all is settled, you’ll be

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