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…

upright and grabbing the wallet from Eric’s grasp.

flashed a warning. “Stay

no longer

I was merely picking up your wallet

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

nor did I ask you to get me any medicine. I

said, his expression turning into a

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

The next time I decide to intervene,

Eric stopped mid–sentence.

words in front of

upstairs.

Eric’s rant. After a moment, she slowly reopened them and gazed

wallet.

gently touched the photo

“That was too close.”

He nearly discovered Joy.

scorn for her was so profound

thought of him

belonged solely

following day, Hadley remained at

estate agent contacted her. The

with the landlord accompanied by the agent, completed the payment for her deposit

ride back to Silver Villas to collect

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was thankful she didn’t have to encounter Eric

way back, she traveled by subway to the city center, followed by

was chaotic, and the

way to dinner at Marshall’s, the traffic came to a

the window. “Isn’t

What?

his phone, Eric

looked out the window

the throng, slender and noticeable. She

long hair flowing down her shoulders

appeared effortlessly graceful yet strikingly

was a simplicity about her that

yesterday, she was in severe

lacked a stable job and seemed to just

Sebastian shouted, lowering the window and gesturing excitedly before Eric could intervene.

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

but then approached, greeting

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

but couldn’t make

silence that had settled since Eric remained

off to?”

Villas,” responded

“Mm–hmm…”

towards

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

we offer her a

on his phone, showing

chuckled awkwardly,

“It’s okay, Sebastian. I’ll manage

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