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?”
sofa, alarmed. “What’s
monitor. Though neither could fully interpret the readings, the display for blood oxygen levels was an alarming red, a clear sign of distress that
doctor,
“Right!”
pressed the call button beside the bed as Eric
Nurse!”
team burst
give us room!” the
the bed, Eric and Hadley were pushed back. They were starting an urgent procedure, one
outside the curtain,
stayed close, straining to hear the medical team’s urgent discussions.
mucus! We
isn’t strong enough;
it with
“Understood!”
isn’t working! The mucus won’t
clenched, his face
handle it!”
considering his next move, Hadley didn’t wait. She
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“Hadley!”
his hand to pull her back but
This area
“Doctor!”
crisis, Hadley wasted no time. “I
intend
don’t make things worse
rushed in behind her, intent on intervening.
were too slow
forward, positioning herself over Nyla.
wide, struck by disbelief.
was attempting to clear Nyla’s airway using her own mouth.
doctor and nurse paused, momentarily stunned by her
Hadley lifted her head after clearing the obstruction.
nurse quickly presented a bin, into which Hadley
exertion, she inquired, “Is it
had been removed, though she
the monitor with a smile.
doctor’s face. “With the airway cleared, we can proceed
family please step outside
deep exhale, Hadley
to turn away, she felt a gentle
looked down. It was
who had just experienced severe breathing difficulties, was not fully
open, her awareness
“You’re safe now. Everything’s going to
to speak, emitting only a soft murmur as tears began to roll down
she felt a profound connection in that
don’t cry. I’m
Nyla’s hand relaxed, and she released her
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breath. The brief ordeal had left her soaked with wwe. And she
draw back the curtain, someone else
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