Chapter 27 Maintain A Distance Between Them
Why bother inviting Hadley?
Did Eric really need to hear Hadley decline him once again, or endure yet another rebuff?
He had no desire to subject himself to that ordeal; self–pity was not in his nature.
Seeing Eric’s decision, Phillips and the twin bodyguards exchanged glances, understanding it was best not to question their employer’s directive.
As the clock struck seven that evening, Hadley spoke softly to the nurse.
“I need to step outside for a bit. I’ll be just out front. Call me if anything comes up.”
“Understood.”
Hadley grabbed her backpack and headed out.
By this time, Eric and his team had already finished their meal. Xander and Theodore had left, with only Phillips remaining, deep in a business call.
Hadley focused straight ahead, ignoring her surroundings, and made her way to the kitchen.
From her backpack, she retrieved a lunchbox containing boiled corn–on–the–cob and hard–boiled eggs.
The eggs were straightforward enough, but the cold corn–on–the–cob required more effort to eat.
She placed it in the microwave and set the timer for three minutes.
Removing the heated food, she exclaimed, “Ah, that’s hot!”
Just then, Eric entered to fetch a glass of water.
He acted as if he hadn’t noticed her and refilled his glass. He was about to leave just as Hadley bit into her
dinner.
Could that really be all she was having for dinner?
It seemed even scantier than her lunch, which had included noodles and vegetables.
Eric’s gaze lingered on her, his expression impassive. “What is wrong with you, Hadley?”
“What?”
Caught off guard by his question, Hadley looked up, only to find Eric already walking out.
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Left alone, Hadley continued eating, perplexed.
It seemed Eric’s hatred for her extended even to her dietary choices. She was at a loss for words.
Later that night, Hadley remained vigilant at the bedside. Eric, unable to compete with her determination,
resigned himself to the sofa nearby.
Both were too cautious to fall into a deep sleep, snatching only brief moments of rest.
Suddenly, the quiet was shattered by the loud beeping of a monitor.
“Beep… Beep…”
Instantly, Hadley leapt from her seat.
She seized Nyla’s hand, concerned. “Nyla, can you hear me? What’s happening?”
from the sofa, alarmed. “What’s wrong?”
could fully interpret the readings, the display for blood oxygen levels was an alarming
doctor,
“Right!”
the bed as Eric raced out of the
Nurse!”
moments, the medical team
room!” the
bed, Eric and Hadley were pushed back. They
Hadley and Eric were outside the curtain, neither
stayed close, straining to hear the
the mucus! We need
enough; it’s
diluting it
“Understood!”
emerged. “This isn’t working! The
his hands clenched, his face etched with worry.
can handle
wait. She swept aside the curtain
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“Hadley!”
pull her back but was too late.
are you here? This area is
“Doctor!”
wasted no time.
intend
don’t make things worse here!”
behind her, intent on intervening.
were too slow to react.
leaned forward, positioning
opened wide, struck by
was attempting to clear Nyla’s airway using her own
doctor and nurse paused, momentarily stunned
her
of it here!” The nurse quickly presented a bin, into
inquired,
though she wasn’t
with a smile.
face. “With the airway cleared, we can
the family please
a deep exhale, Hadley
began to turn away, she felt a gentle
looked down.
breathing difficulties, was not
her awareness
her. “You’re safe
unable to speak, emitting only a soft murmur as tears began to roll down her cheeks.
up in Hadley’s eyes as well; she felt a profound connection
I’m here for you.”
Nyla’s hand relaxed, and she released her
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The brief ordeal had left her soaked with wwe. And she felt the urgent need to clean her mouth.
the curtain, someone else pulled it
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