Chapter 8 His Back

Hadley hurried back to Silver Villas, moving as quickly as she could.

Eric wasn’t in sight.

She headed straight for the bathroom.

Unexpectedly, upon opening the door, she found Eric inside.

Was he in the middle of changing? His upper body was uncovered…

“Hadley!” Eric’s expression turned stormy immediately, his tone sharp as he hastily grabbed a shirt.

“Sorry!” Hadley apologized and promptly closed the door.

How could she have known he was there? And why was he using the ground floor bathroom anyway?

Behind the closed door, Eric’s anger hadn’t subsided, his gaze reflexively darting to his back… Had she noticed anything?

Shortly after, Eric stepped out, now fully clothed.

He pointed to a large box resting on the coffee table. “Please change into this.”

Hadley immediately realized it was likely a gown.

Given that the Flynn family was organizing a banquet, they would certainly ensure it was an elegant affair, even if it was solely in her honor.

“Alright.”

She accepted the box with a nod.

Soon, Hadley made her return.

To

She donned a beige off–shoulder gown that gracefully flowed down to the f complement her attire for the banquet, she had applied makeup, refined her eyebrows, and chosen a subtle lipstick shade.

Though not affluent, her profession necessitated maintaining a basic assortment of

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cosmetics:

Her natural beauty was enhanced by just this modest application of cosmetics, highlighting her classic elegance.

With just a few enhancements, her allure was amplified.

Eric watched her intently, his gaze sharpening.

Her hair was elegantly tied back, accentuating her slender, swan–like neck. She looked ethereal, her beauty almost transcending this world.

Momentarily, Eric was caught off guard.

He had to acknowledge, she truly stood out.

In the past, she had the appearance of a delicate doll.

Now in her early twenties, she had evolved from her naive youth, flourishing like a fully

bloomed rose…

Eric scrutinized her, his eyes tightening. “Earlier in the bathroom… did you catch a glimpse of something?”

“What?” Hadley responded, her face showing genuine bewilderment. “A glimpse of what?”

His observations of her expression convinced him she was not acting. She had not seen…

his back.

Eric motioned for her to follow. “Nothing. Let’s

was set at Tranquille Sanatorium, located in the southern part of

conditions made it necessary for her to stay within the

private courtyard, featuring a well–kept lawn

sanatorium. During the drive, Hadley remained silent, looking out the

to her,

silence too

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around him, always having something to

had she become so

Clearly, something was off.

plotting

The divorce papers were signed. Whatever her plans,

sanatorium, Eric escorted Hadley

timing was less than ideal, as Nyla

from the doctor.

don’t you catch up with everyone first? It’s been so long since you’ve seen

a

specific instructions. “Please,

expression

“What?”

“After all the times I’ve listened to you, same for me

can’t you do the

the decision made four years earlier, when Eric had decided Hadley should leave, cutting off

at a loss for words, Eric

“Good.”

“Now, go with Eric. Don’t hesitate to ask him for

“Alright.”

acknowledged with

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the room, Hadley walked tightly behind

the living room into the courtyard, aware of many eyes

every move.

even pick up snippets of their

who is that

“Is that Linda?”

look like Linda; she’s not that

be wearing

chuckle

close Linda and Eric were, but the idea of being mistaken

differed significantly in both

to answer his phone.

appeared to be about some

it and chose to disengage, remaining

walking speed, forcing Hadley to

without warning, he faced her, a look of annoyance clear on his face. “I have to

quickly walked

Hadley felt a calm

needed

the pangs of hunger. The only thing she had eaten so far was a couple of slices of

seemed like a good opportunity to eat

way to the buffet table, grabbed a plate, and began to fill it with foods she hadn’t savored

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