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.

motioned for her to follow.

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

made it necessary for her to stay within the

featuring a

were driven directly to the sanatorium. During the drive, Hadley remained silent, looking

next to her, experienced

silence too

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

had she become so

Clearly, something was off.

plotting

of his head. The divorce

they reached the sanatorium, Eric escorted

than ideal, as Nyla was

from the doctor.

half an hour! Why don’t you catch up with everyone first? It’s been so long since you’ve seen them

Nyla,” Hadley responded with a soft smile and

concerned, turning her attention to Eric with specific instructions. “Please, stay

expression

“What?”

shadow crossed Nyla’s face. “After all the times I’ve listened to you, same

can’t you do the

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

at a loss for words, Eric

“Good.”

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

“Alright.”

acknowledged

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room, Hadley

into the courtyard, aware of

every move.

even pick up

who is that with

“Is that Linda?”

doesn’t look like Linda; she’s not that

she be

soft chuckle

how close Linda and Eric were, but

significantly in both

to answer his phone. “About

appeared to be about

of it and chose to disengage, remaining

speed, forcing Hadley to hasten her steps

a look of annoyance clear on his face. “I have to deal with some issues, so don’t

quickly

there, Hadley felt a calm

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

hunger. The only thing she had eaten

good opportunity to eat something more

a plate, and began

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