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…

exclaimed, suddenly sitting upright and grabbing the wallet from Eric’s grasp. She quickly closed

a warning. “Stay

no longer

I was merely picking up your wallet

need your help!” Hadley retorted, gripping the

I ask you to get me any medicine. I won’t take

expression turning into a mask of

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

time I decide to intervene, just

Eric stopped mid–sentence.

finish his words in front of Hadley. He turned sharply and

upstairs.

her eyes, enduring Eric’s rant. After a moment, she slowly reopened them and gazed at

wallet.

gently touched the

“That was too close.”

He nearly discovered Joy.

her was so profound he would never acknowledge their child, Hadley

of him finding out

solely to

Hadley remained at home, recovering and feeling

her real estate agent

landlord accompanied by the agent, completed the payment for

a ride back to Silver Villas

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thankful she didn’t have to encounter Eric after

followed by a bus

chaotic, and

dinner at Marshall’s, the traffic came to a

towards the window.

What?

on his phone, Eric was caught off guard

the window

she stood among the throng, slender and noticeable. She wore a

long hair flowing down

graceful

simplicity about her that

Just yesterday, she was in severe pain and refused

job and seemed to

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

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

then approached, greeting Sebastian with

peered into the backseat. Through

couldn’t make

Eric remained quiet, Sebastian broke

off to?”

Silver Villas,” responded Hadley,

“Mm–hmm…”

towards Eric,

Silver Villas,” Sebastian mentioned, checking the

we offer her a

remained focused on his phone,

chuckled awkwardly, his

warm smile. “It’s okay, Sebastian. I’ll manage on my

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