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 flaws that had

opportune. There were unresolved matters stretching

for a moment. I’ll

look, Eric headed to

“Okay.”

gave a nod and watched as he vanished into the second floor. Heeding his instruction, she remained

some time, Eric

and nonchalantly

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

folder and laid it before Hadley.

the

out the

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in a detached tone, “This should have been finalized four years

I

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

expression

the passing years, she held on to hope. Her

reconciliation even a

mentally prepared

This marriage was doomed from the start. Nearly four years have passed. It’s time we

remained silent as

initiate the divorce proceedings myself. It’s been more than two years

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

the divorce.”

reaction was one of

nodding

had braced for some resistance, recalling Hadley’s once deep

such an easy

was undoubtedly favorable news for

quirked an eyebrow. “Well then, sign

“Alright.”

the pen

document carefully before shaking

se

the money.

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much to the Flynn

“Pejecting them?”

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

her schooling abroad to her

you intend to manage on your own from

cold sensation creeping into her

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

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

Eric responded blandly. “Please sign

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

pen firmly and signed her name on

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

a

nodded, offering

gathered the signed documents and offered Hadley an

she’s better. She’s always been nice to you. Will you help

felt a jolt of surprise. He no longer wanted

concerned,” Eric said with a slight sneer. “After all is settled, you’ll be

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