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

a moment. I’ll

a cold look, Eric headed

“Okay.”

nod and watched as he vanished into the second floor. Heeding his instruction, she remained motionless, lost in her

time, Eric came

and nonchalantly motioned towards the

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

each other, Eric pulled out a folder and laid it

at the papers

the inevitable–a divorce

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tone, “This should have been finalized four

and I

raised her eyes to meet his. “Has she come around to

expression

years, she held on to hope.

reconciliation even

prepared for

you, and you’re well aware of that. This marriage was doomed from the start. Nearly four years have passed.

remained silent as she

not on board, I will need to initiate the divorce proceedings myself. It’s been more than two

cut in softly before

the divorce.”

reaction was one of

nodding again. “I

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

hadn’t expected such an easy

undoubtedly favorable news for

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

“Alright.”

passed the pen

scrutinized the document carefully before shaking her head

se

no need for the house or the money. I grew

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I owe much to the

“Pejecting them?”

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

her

manage on

creeping into her chest. Her

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

was resolute as she emphatically

well,” Eric responded

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

clasped the pen firmly and signed her name

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

up a

Hadley nodded, offering no

gathered the signed documents and

wraps until she’s better. She’s always been nice

no

concerned,” Eric said with a slight sneer. “After all is

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