apter 22 Photo In Her

Wallet

Eric’s expression darkened as he stopped abruptly.

Could Hadley really be that irritable?

Lacking patience, Eric was nearly at his breaking point, ready to leave. However, looking down at the medicine bag he carried, he sighed internally. “I’m the one at fault here,” he muttered.

He moved closer, leaned over, and placed the bag gently on the coffee table.

Facing Hadley’s turned back, Eric mentioned, “I’ve picked up your medicine. The instructions are on the bottles, Make sure to take them as directed.”

Hadley remained still, unresponsive.

The room’s dim lighting cast her silhouette, emphasizing her frailty.

Eric’s brow creased in concern. Was she always this slight?

Recalling how light she felt in his arms earlier, he realized she was significantly underweight.

A pang of remorse struck him.

Eric hesitated before saying, “I need to apologize for today. I overlooked that it was the anniversary of your grandmother’s passing. Plus, I just found out about the collapse near Kingsbridge. I’m sorry.”

Eric had said everything he needed to.

Previously, Eric had little patience with her, yet now he addressed her with unprecedented calmness and

humility.

However, Hadley remained mute.

Eric narrowed his eyes at her. “Are you sleeping? You can’t go to sleep yet. You need to take your medicine.”

He then realized there was no glass of water on the coffee table.

Feeling somewhat remorseful, he said, “Wait here. I’ll get you some water.”

Eric made his way to the kitchen.

Returning shortly with a glass of water, he set it down on the coffee table.

“Hadley, I’m aware you’re not asleep. Stop sulking and take your medication. You fainted earlier from the pain It’s important you take your medicine now.”

As he placed the glass down, Eric accidentally brushed something off the table.

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“Oh? What’s this?”

Eric stooped to retrieve the item.

It turned out to be a woman’s wallet, clearly belonging to Hadley.

As it fell off the table, the wallet opened, and Eric caught a glimpse of a photo inside.

Whose face was in the photograph?

He picked it up and peered closer to get a better view…

over!” Hadley exclaimed, suddenly sitting upright and grabbing the wallet

eyes flashed a warning.

no longer contain his

your wallet after fetching you

help!” Hadley retorted, gripping the wallet firmly, her expression

I ask you to get me any medicine.

said, his expression turning into a mask

aggressively. “You don’t want my help? That’s just

you? The next time I decide to intervene,

Eric stopped mid–sentence.

his words in front

upstairs.

rant. After a moment, she slowly reopened

wallet.

gently touched the

“That was too close.”

He nearly discovered Joy.

for her was so profound he would never

the thought of him finding out about

solely to

at

estate agent contacted her. The

the payment for her deposit and rent, and received the keys to

ride back to Silver Villas to collect her

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she didn’t have to encounter

by a bus ride, and made a stop

was chaotic,

was on his way to dinner at Marshall’s, the

the window. “Isn’t that

What?

phone, Eric was caught off guard

out the window and spotted

and noticeable. She wore a white T–shirt paired

flowing

appeared effortlessly graceful

was a simplicity about

furrowed. What was she doing here? Just yesterday, she was in severe pain and refused her medication. And now, here she was, weaving through the

stable job and seemed to just meander through

Sebastian shouted, lowering the window and gesturing excitedly before Eric

catching sight of them, her expression one

paused briefly but then approached, greeting Sebastian with a smile. “Hello,

that Hadley peered into the backseat.

but couldn’t make out

settled since Eric remained quiet,

off to?”

Silver Villas,” responded

“Mm–hmm…”

towards

wife is heading to Silver Villas,” Sebastian mentioned, checking

in the air-“Should we offer her a

his phone,

chuckled awkwardly, his discomfort

a warm smile. “It’s okay,

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