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 to follow. “Nothing. Let’s

Sanatorium, located in the southern part of the

for her to

featuring a well–kept lawn

the drive, Hadley

to her, experienced an

the silence too

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him, always having something to share.

had she become so

Clearly, something was off.

she plotting

his head. The divorce papers were

the sanatorium, Eric escorted

as Nyla was in the middle

from the doctor.

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

Nyla,” Hadley responded with a soft smile and a

Eric with specific instructions. “Please, stay by Hadley’s side

Eric’s expression clouded

“What?”

the times I’ve

can’t you do the

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

loss for

“Good.”

Don’t hesitate to ask him for help if you

“Alright.”

acknowledged with

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left the room, Hadley

the courtyard, aware

every move.

up

is that with Mr.

“Is that Linda?”

look like Linda;

be wearing

soft chuckle escaped

Eric were, but the

significantly in both height and

to answer his phone. “About that

be about

sense of it

walking speed, forcing Hadley

clear on his face. “I have to deal with some issues, so

then quickly walked

a calm acceptance wash over

behind–and he did. Now, she needed to figure out her next steps. What was she

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

opportunity to

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

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“Linda!”

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