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.

discussion, Eric motioned for her

Tranquille Sanatorium, located in the southern

it necessary for her

a well–kept lawn

sanatorium. During the drive, Hadley remained silent, looking

seated next to her, experienced

the silence

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days when Hadley would chatter endlessly around him, always having something to share. It used to irritate him

had she become so

Clearly, something was off.

she plotting something

with a shake of his head. The divorce papers were signed. Whatever her plans,

Eric escorted

ideal, as Nyla was

from the doctor.

hand warmly. “The therapy will last about half an hour! Why don’t you catch up with everyone first? It’s been so long since you’ve seen

with a soft smile and a

specific instructions. “Please,

expression clouded with

“What?”

face. “After all the times I’ve listened to you,

can’t you do the

was referring to the decision made four years earlier, when Eric had decided Hadley should

at a loss for

“Good.”

Don’t hesitate

“Alright.”

quietly acknowledged

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left the room, Hadley walked

moved from the living room into the courtyard, aware of

every move.

could even pick up snippets

is that with Mr.

“Is that Linda?”

Linda; she’s not that

be wearing heels,

soft chuckle escaped

were, but the idea of being

in both height and physical

Abruptly, the man ahead halted to answer his phone. “About that

be about

it and chose to disengage, remaining

his walking speed, forcing Hadley to hasten her steps to

clear on his face. “I

quickly walked

Hadley felt a calm acceptance

he might leave her behind–and he did. Now, she needed to figure out her next

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

good opportunity to eat something more

a plate, and

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