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 from Eric’s grasp. She quickly closed

eyes flashed a warning. “Stay away from

could no longer contain his

your wallet after fetching you some

the wallet firmly, her expression cold and detached.

ask for water, nor did I ask you to get me any medicine. I won’t take

expression turning into a mask

“You don’t want my help? That’s just fine!

next time I decide to

Eric stopped mid–sentence.

in front of Hadley. He turned

upstairs.

enduring Eric’s rant. After a moment, she

wallet.

touched the

“That was too close.”

He nearly discovered Joy.

so profound he would never acknowledge

bear the thought of him finding out about

solely to

following day, Hadley remained at home, recovering and feeling

evening, her real estate agent contacted her.

up, Hadley met with the landlord accompanied by the agent, completed the payment for

back to Silver Villas to collect

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have

back, she traveled by subway to the city center, followed by a bus ride, and made

chaotic, and the sidewalks overflowed with

as Eric was on his way to dinner at Marshall’s, the traffic came to a halt at

Sebastian, his driver, gestured towards the window. “Isn’t that

What?

on his phone, Eric was

the window and spotted

and noticeable. She wore a white T–shirt paired with

her long hair flowing

appeared effortlessly graceful yet

was a simplicity about

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

stable job and seemed to just

Flynn!” Sebastian shouted, lowering the window and gesturing

turned, catching sight of them, her

approached, greeting Sebastian with a smile.

was only after this greeting that Hadley peered into the backseat.

but couldn’t make out

that had settled since Eric remained quiet, Sebastian broke it by inquiring, “Where

off to?”

Silver Villas,” responded Hadley,

“Mm–hmm…”

towards Eric, seeking

to Silver Villas,” Sebastian mentioned, checking the situation. He unspoken

the air-“Should we offer her a

focused on his phone, showing no interest in the

chuckled awkwardly, his discomfort

unease, Hadley offered a warm smile. “It’s okay, Sebastian. I’ll manage

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