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. “Nothing.

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

for her to stay within the

the sanatorium had a private courtyard, featuring a well–kept lawn that was ideal

sanatorium. During the drive, Hadley

her, experienced an unexplained

silence too

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

she become

Clearly, something was off.

she plotting

dismissed the notion with a shake of his head. The divorce papers were signed. Whatever her plans, the separation was

sanatorium, Eric escorted

than ideal, as Nyla was in the middle of receiving routine

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

with a soft smile and a

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

Eric’s expression clouded with

“What?”

Nyla’s face. “After all the times I’ve listened

can’t you do the

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

for

“Good.”

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

“Alright.”

quietly acknowledged

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the room, Hadley walked tightly behind

from the living room into the courtyard, aware of many

every move.

up snippets of

that

“Is that Linda?”

Linda;

be

chuckle

Eric were, but the idea of being mistaken for Linda

significantly in both

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

discussion appeared to be about

of it and

forcing Hadley to

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

quickly walked

Hadley felt a calm

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

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

good opportunity

grabbed a plate, and began to fill it with foods she hadn’t savored in four

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“Linda!”

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