Chapter 33 Being Late On

Purpose

It was Monday today.

Mondays were Hadley’s days off, as Galant typically saw less business.

With free time available, Hadley chose to visit Nyla.

Nyla’s health was improving significantly; she was fully conscious and gradually regaining strength.

Together with a caregiver, Hadley assisted Nyla out of bed and wheeled her into the garden to soak up some sunlight.

“Hadley.” Nyla exhaled deeply, grasping Hadley’s hand. “I will always remember your kindness, dear.”

“I did what I felt was necessary for you,” Hadley responded, offering a soft smile as she shook her head gently.

Nyla squeezed her hand. “And I’ll never forget it.”

Tears welled up in Nyla’s eyes, her voice breaking. “My biggest regret is how I left you on your own these pas. years…”

“Nyla.” Hadley quickly pulled out a tissue to dab at the older woman’s tears. “That’s behind us now. I’m doing

well, aren’t I?”

“Of course.” Nyla affirmed with a reassuring smile. “You will always be part of my family, as Eric’s wife.”

Hadley’s face showed a moment of uncertainty.

She then decided to leave it to Eric to break the news of their divorce to Nyla however he saw fit.

She knelt to gently massage Nyla’s calf. “I don’t have work today. I’ll stay with you tonight, is that alright?”

“That would be wonderful.”

Just then, the caregiver approached. “Mrs. Flynn, you have a call,” she said, offering Nyla the phone.

“Thank you.”

Nyla accepted it and noticed Eric was on the line.

“Grandma.”

“What’s happening?” Nyla asked. “Aren’t you supposed to be at Linacre Lake now? Don’t worry about checking

in if you’re busy.”

“That’s not why I’m calling this time, Grandma,” Eric responded, his voice light with amusement.

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He continued, slightly amused. “I’m actually calling to see if you could have someone look for a manila envelope. I may have left it there.”

Eric had been spending nights at the sanatorium to be close to Nyla, often bringing work with him, which explained why he thought he might have left it there.

face took on

you need it immediately?”

tonight. Could you please look for it?”

“Certainly.”

importance of such requests. She set the

to Hadley.

you mind checking inside my room for a manila

“Of course.”

her way

shortly, Hadley held up a C4–sized manila envelope. “Is this the one?”

then reconnected with Eric on the phone.

Relief was evident in Eric’s voice as he responded over the phone. “Grandma, can you

sent

course.” Nyla consented and then ended

make another call, she paused, struck by an idea. She then

Hadley.

you come here for

“What is it?”

urgently. I trust no one but you

envelope, her voice lowering. “These papers contain sensitive business information. It’s too risky to entrust them to a

weighing

request might be an attempt

to face Eric again,

couldn’t express her true feelings to Nyla about her

her voice tense as she accepted the

deliver a package. She planned to hand it

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engaging in any conversation.

girl.” Nyla expressed, pleased, her smile broadening. “First, let’s sit down for

enjoy the sun before you head out.”

The documents weren’t needed until later that evening. “It might be better for them to meet in the evening and then she

“Alright.”

Nyla’s subtle matchmaking. “I’ll

four in the afternoon, Hadley slipped the manila envelope into

a bus

region, required a lengthy two–hour bus journey.

her destination, Hadley walked the short distance to Eric’s hotel, following

sent her.

built, its corridors still reeking

her backpack to the

flash on his phone. Surprised, he wondered why she was

of harboring inappropriate feelings for Linda.

face down on the

phone, her eyebrows knitting together in

need these

with something? Perhaps it was

decided to text

was asked by Nyla to deliver

of the manila envelope she was holding and sent it

made a buzzing sound on

He frowned.

thinks I have

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