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…

sitting upright and grabbing the wallet from Eric’s grasp. She quickly

flashed a warning.

no longer contain his

was merely picking up your wallet after fetching you some water for your

need your help!” Hadley retorted, gripping the

for water, nor did I ask you to get me any medicine.

Eric said, his expression turning into a mask

finger at her aggressively. “You don’t want my help? That’s just fine! Do you really

time

Eric stopped mid–sentence.

couldn’t finish his words in

upstairs.

rant. After a moment, she slowly reopened them

wallet.

touched the photo

“That was too close.”

He nearly discovered Joy.

for her was so profound he

thought of him finding

belonged solely

following day, Hadley remained at

evening, her real estate agent contacted her.

met with the landlord accompanied by the agent, completed the payment for her deposit and rent, and received

ride back to Silver Villas to collect

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thankful she didn’t have

by a bus ride, and made a stop at an ATM to withdraw

hour, the traffic was chaotic,

to dinner

his driver, gestured towards the window.

What?

Eric was caught off guard by Sebastian’s

looked out the window and spotted

among the throng, slender and noticeable. She wore a white T–shirt

long hair flowing down her

effortlessly graceful

simplicity about

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

and seemed to just meander

Flynn!” Sebastian shouted, lowering the window and gesturing excitedly before Eric

sound of Sebastian’s voice, Hadley turned, catching sight of them, her expression

approached, greeting Sebastian with a

that Hadley peered into

silhouette but couldn’t make out

Eric remained quiet, Sebastian broke it by inquiring, “Where are

off to?”

Silver Villas,” responded Hadley,

“Mm–hmm…”

looked towards

is heading to Silver Villas,” Sebastian

in the air-“Should we offer her

on his phone, showing no

awkwardly, his discomfort

a warm smile. “It’s okay, Sebastian.

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