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 a grave

you need it

a meeting tonight. Could you please look for

“Certainly.”

the importance of such requests.

turned to

would you mind checking inside my room for a

“Of course.”

Hadley made her way indoors to search.

Hadley held up a C4–sized manila

and then reconnected with Eric on the phone. “It’s here. I’ve

was evident in Eric’s voice as he responded over

it sent to me?”

course.” Nyla consented and then

to search her contacts to make another call, she paused, struck by an idea. She then turned

Hadley.

here for a moment?”

“What is it?”

no one but

contain sensitive business information.

weighing her response.

realized Nyla’s request might be an attempt to mend

she wasn’t ready to face Eric again,

true feelings to Nyla about her

tense as she accepted the task.

She planned to hand it off to Eric and make a

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engaging in

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

the sun before you head out.”

might be better for them

“Alright.”

unaware of Nyla’s subtle matchmaking. “I’ll

sanatorium around four in the afternoon, Hadley slipped the manila envelope

bus

burgeoning community within Srixby’s region, required a lengthy two–hour bus journey.

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

sent her.

corridors still reeking

to the

in his hotel room, Eric saw Hadley’s name flash on his phone. Surprised, he wondered why she was calling. Memories of their last argument surfaced, stirring a mix of emotions.

of harboring inappropriate feelings

expression, Eric placed his phone face down on

checked her phone, her eyebrows knitting together

need these documents?”

up with something? Perhaps

brief pause, Hadley decided to text him

asked by Nyla to deliver

took a photo of the manila envelope she was holding and sent it to

a buzzing sound

He frowned.

“She still thinks I have such low morals, yet

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