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

a meeting tonight. Could you please look

“Certainly.”

importance of such requests. She

to Hadley.

would you mind checking inside my room for

“Of course.”

made her

C4–sized manila envelope. “Is this

envelope, examined its contents, and then reconnected with Eric on the phone.

Relief was evident in Eric’s voice as he responded over the phone.

sent to

Nyla consented and then ended the

her contacts to make another call,

Hadley.

could you come here

“What is it?”

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

tapped the envelope, her voice lowering. “These papers contain sensitive business information. It’s

weighing her response.

might be an attempt to mend bridges

wasn’t ready to face Eric again, Hadley almost declined.

true feelings to Nyla about her strained relationship

finally agreed, her voice tense as she

there to deliver a package. She planned to hand it off to Eric and

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in any

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

we enjoy the sun before you head

delivery. The documents weren’t needed until later that evening. “It might be

“Alright.”

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

around four in the afternoon, Hadley slipped the manila envelope

bus to Linacre Lake.

within Srixby’s region,

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

sent her.

built, its corridors still reeking of fresh paint.

Hadley adjusted her backpack to the

on his phone. Surprised, he wondered why she was calling. Memories of their last argument surfaced, stirring a

even accused him of harboring

his phone face down

checked her phone, her eyebrows knitting together in confusion. “Why isn’t Eric

he need these

up with something?

pause, Hadley decided to text

Nyla to deliver something to you.”

quickly took a photo of the manila envelope

made a buzzing

He frowned.

“She still thinks I have such low morals, yet she contacts me?”

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