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

you need it immediately?”

it’s crucial for a meeting tonight.

“Certainly.”

been a professional herself, Nyla understood the importance of such requests. She set the phone

turned to

you mind checking inside my room for

“Of course.”

hesitation, Hadley made her way indoors to

up a C4–sized manila envelope. “Is

a look.” Nyla accepted the envelope, examined its contents, and then reconnected with Eric on the phone.

was evident in Eric’s voice as he responded

it sent

Nyla consented and then ended the call.

contacts to make another call, she paused, struck

Hadley.

could you come here

“What is it?”

urgently. I trust no one but you to deliver them. Would you mind making

lowering. “These papers contain sensitive business information. It’s too risky to entrust them to a courier.”

paused, weighing her

attempt

ready to face Eric again, Hadley almost declined.

her true feelings to Nyla about her strained relationship with Eric.

tense as she accepted the task.

Hadley was just there to deliver a package. She planned to hand it

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in any

her smile broadening. “First,

enjoy the sun before

until later that evening. “It might be

“Alright.”

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

the afternoon, Hadley slipped the manila envelope into her backpack

caught a bus

within Srixby’s region, required a lengthy two–hour

distance to Eric’s hotel, following the directions Nyla

sent her.

built, its corridors still reeking of fresh paint.

her backpack to the front and called Eric.

saw Hadley’s name flash on his phone. Surprised, he wondered why she was calling. Memories of

had even accused him of harboring inappropriate feelings for Linda.

face down

checked her phone, her eyebrows knitting together in confusion. “Why

need these documents?”

with something? Perhaps it was

decided to text him instead.

Nyla to

a photo of the manila envelope she was

phone made a buzzing sound

He frowned.

thinks I have such low morals, yet she contacts

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