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?

mend the

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

a

look, Eric headed

“Okay.”

nod and watched as he vanished into the second floor. Heeding

time, Eric

and nonchalantly motioned towards the

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

laid it before Hadley. “Review this. If all looks good, go

at the

spelled out the inevitable–a

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detached tone, “This should have been finalized

Grandma was opposed, and I respected her wishes.

to meet his.

paused, his expression tightening. “No, she

passing years, she held on to hope. Her intention in bringing Hadley back was a last–ditch effort to

reconciliation even a

mentally prepared for this

marriage was doomed from the start. Nearly

silent

seeing her quiet, Eric’s brow furrowed. “If you’re not on board, I will need to initiate the divorce proceedings myself. It’s been more than two years since we separated. The court will surely side

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

the divorce.”

do?” Eric’s reaction

nodding

for some resistance, recalling Hadley’s once

hadn’t expected such an easy

was undoubtedly favorable news

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

“Alright.”

passed the

document carefully before shaking her

se

have no need for the house or the money.

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I owe much to the

“Pejecting them?”

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

everything, from her schooling abroad to her daily

manage on your own

stiffened at his query, a cold sensation creeping into her chest.

any settlement now because you think you might return to seek help if you find

will not happen.” Hadley’s expression was resolute

responded blandly.

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

pen firmly and

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

a

nodded, offering

and offered Hadley an uncommon,

keep the divorce under wraps until she’s better. She’s always been nice to you. Will

a jolt of surprise. He no

a slight sneer. “After all is

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