Chapter 34 Her Radiant

Smile

Hadley masked her profound annoyance.

“Mr. Flynn, you’re mistaken. I have no clue about your accusations. I came because Nyla requested my presence.

I’m far from perfect, but I keep my word when I say I’ll leave you alone.”

She then walked away briskly.

“Hadley, where are you heading?”

Was her reaction that severe?

A mix of humor and irritation welled up in Eric as he watched her disappear. “Off so soon? Fine. If I meddle in

your affairs again, call me foolish.”

Meanwhile, Hadley found herself at the bus stop where she had alighted earlier, feeling disheartened. Was there really no bus returning? What was her next step?

As she surveyed her surroundings, she realized she was quite isolated.

Just then, a sleek black Cayenne pulled up next to Hadley.

The window rolled down, and a familiar voice sounded. “Hadley.”

Marshall’s presence here wasn’t really surprising given the connections between the Flynn and Myers families.

“Mr. Myers.”

“Why so formal? Just Marshall will do.”

Adjusting a lock of hair behind her ear, Hadley nodded. “Marshall.”

“That’s more like it.”

Marshall noted the time. “It’s late, and there are no buses now. What brings you out here?”

Before Hadley could answer, Marshall gestured for her to join him. “Get in,” he suggested. “I’ll give you a ride.”

“Thanks,” Hadley said, climbing into the car without protest.

As they drove, Hadley briefed Marshall on the events, her voice laden with regret.

“Had I known it would turn out this way, I wouldn’t have stayed for coffee with Nyla. I should’ve delivered those papers earlier.”

Marshall quickly understood that Nyla had likely orchestrated this.

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hoping to reconcile with Eric, perhaps revive something from the

paused momentarily, her smile tinged with

past infatuation with Eric, Marshall’s assumption didn’t

of my life

in the air

Hadley through the rearview mirror,

reached

go

let’s eat first.”

“Alright,” Hadley agreed.

Marshall taking initiatives and placing

encouraged, gesturing

“Thank you, Marshall.”

famished, as her earlier treats with Nyla hadn’t been sufficient.

He was here on business, hence

wrapped up one call only for another to immediately follow.

it’s me.” He spoke into the phone, furrowing his brow as he listened. “Hold on, I’ll

be in

to sort this out. Please, take your time with the

at his plate, “Help yourself to anything you like here, okay?”

“Okay,” Hadley responded.

continue, Marshall hurried off.

was Eric’s friend, Hadley felt a sense of

she mistakenly grabbed Marshall’s glass, assuming

choked

her expression contorted. “It’s so spicy!”

unwittingly downed a strong liquor. Deciding to stick to her own

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felt the effects of the

tonight?”

not feasible due

over her shoulder, Hadley walked to the lobby

camp out there for the night, drawing on her past

supermarket.

impact of the alcohol was more severe than she anticipated.

and her eyelids weighed down, leading her to slump on the sofa in

heart raced, keeping her

is tough,” Hadley thought bleakly, her

further disorienting

mountains, the Linacre Lake area was briskly cold at

unwell from the chill.

echoed in the lobby as Eric and Marshall

noticed Hadley

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