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 that

opportune. There were unresolved matters stretching back nearly

a moment. I’ll

Eric headed to

“Okay.”

second floor. Heeding his instruction,

time,

sofa and nonchalantly

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

it before Hadley. “Review this. If

at the

out the inevitable–a

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tone, “This should have been finalized

was opposed, and I respected her wishes. But

his. “Has she

expression tightening. “No, she

to hope. Her intention in bringing Hadley back was a last–ditch

reconciliation even a

was mentally prepared for this

cared for you, and you’re well aware of that. This marriage was doomed from the

silent as she

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

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

the divorce.”

Eric’s reaction was one of

nodding again.

taken aback. He had braced for some resistance, recalling Hadley’s once deep feelings

expected such

this was undoubtedly favorable

astonishment, Eric quirked an

“Alright.”

the pen to

before shaking her head in

se

house or the

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I owe much to the Flynn

“Pejecting them?”

dismissively. “Since you were fifteen, you’ve relied on the Flynn family’s support,

covered everything, from her schooling abroad to her

intend to manage on your own from

cold sensation creeping into her chest. Her fists clenched in silence, she

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

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

responded

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

pen firmly and

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

set up a court date

nodded, offering no

the signed documents and offered

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

no

Eric said with a slight sneer. “After all is

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