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 expression.

need it immediately?”

a meeting tonight. Could you please look for it?”

“Certainly.”

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

to Hadley.

would you mind checking inside my room for

“Of course.”

hesitation, Hadley made her way indoors to

up a C4–sized manila envelope. “Is

examined its contents, and then reconnected with Eric on

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

sent

consented and

make another call, she paused, struck by an

Hadley.

here for a

“What is it?”

one but you to deliver them. Would you

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

weighing her response.

request might be an attempt to mend

ready to face Eric again,

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

her voice tense

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

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engaging in any

pleased, her smile broadening. “First, let’s sit

enjoy the sun before

evening. “It might be better for them to meet in the evening and then

“Alright.”

agreed, unaware of Nyla’s subtle matchmaking.

afternoon, Hadley slipped

caught a bus to Linacre Lake.

Srixby’s region, required

destination, Hadley walked the short distance to Eric’s hotel, following the directions Nyla had

sent her.

corridors still reeking of

Hadley adjusted her backpack to the front and called Eric.

his phone. Surprised, he wondered why she was calling. Memories of their last

even accused him of harboring

Eric placed his phone face down on the table,

eyebrows knitting

he need

he be tied up with something? Perhaps it was just

pause, Hadley decided

asked by Nyla to deliver something to you.”

manila envelope she was holding and

buzzing sound on

He frowned.

did Hadley want now? He pondered. “She still thinks I have such low morals, yet she contacts me?”

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