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

for a

a cold look, Eric headed to the upper

“Okay.”

as he vanished into the second floor. Heeding his instruction, she

some time, Eric

sofa and nonchalantly motioned towards the

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

from each other, Eric pulled out a folder and laid it before Hadley. “Review this. If all looks good, go ahead and

the papers

out the inevitable–a

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detached tone, “This should have been finalized four

Grandma was opposed, and I respected

her eyes to meet his. “Has she come

paused, his expression tightening. “No, she

on to hope.

even

was mentally prepared

never cared for you, and you’re well aware of that. This marriage was doomed from the start. Nearly

silent as she

need to initiate the divorce proceedings myself.

that.” Hadley cut in softly before he could continue. “I

the divorce.”

Eric’s reaction

nodding again. “I

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

such

undoubtedly favorable news for

Eric quirked an eyebrow.

“Alright.”

the pen

carefully before

se

no need for the house or the money.

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I owe much to the

“Pejecting them?”

were fifteen, you’ve relied on the

had covered everything, from her schooling abroad to her daily

you intend to manage on your own from now

a cold sensation creeping into her chest. Her fists

you think you might return to seek help if you find yourself struggling

happen.” Hadley’s expression was resolute as she emphatically denied

responded

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

the pen firmly and signed her name

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

a court

Hadley nodded,

and offered Hadley

surgery is coming up. We should keep the divorce under wraps until she’s better. She’s always

of surprise. He no longer

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

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