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?”
the sofa, alarmed. “What’s wrong?”
readings, the display for
the doctor, now!”
“Right!”
the call button beside the bed as Eric raced out of
Nurse!”
the medical team
give us room!” the doctor instructed.
nurse drew the curtain to shield the bed, Eric and Hadley were pushed back. They were
and Eric were outside the curtain, neither felt compelled
hear the medical
the mucus!
suction isn’t strong enough; it’s too dense!”
it with
“Understood!”
voice emerged. “This isn’t working! The mucus
intently, his hands clenched, his face
can handle it!”
wait. She swept
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“Hadley!”
her back but
This area is off–limits
“Doctor!”
wasted no time. “I can
you intend to…”
things
behind her, intent on
he and the doctor were too slow
Hadley leaned forward, positioning herself over Nyla.
opened wide,
unfolding was unexpected. Hadley was attempting to clear Nyla’s airway using her own mouth.
doctor and nurse paused, momentarily stunned by
astonishment, Hadley lifted her head after clearing
a bin,
exertion, she inquired, “Is
though she
with
look of relief washed over the doctor’s face. “With the airway cleared, we can proceed with her
the family please step outside
exhale,
began to turn away, she felt a gentle tug at her hand.
looked down. It
experienced severe breathing difficulties, was not fully conscious
her awareness returning.
held her hand, reassuring her. “You’re safe now. Everything’s going to be okay “
to speak, emitting only a soft murmur
as well; she felt a profound
I’m here
relaxed, and she
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reached to draw back the
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