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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that so? Aren’t you hoping

momentarily, her smile tinged

past infatuation with Eric, Marshall’s assumption

part of my life is over. Besides, nothing with Eric was ever worth reigniting”

air as Marshall fell

the rearview mirror,

soon reached the

at Hadley and asked, “Are you hungry? Let’s go grab something

let’s eat

“Alright,” Hadley agreed.

Marshall taking initiatives and placing

encouraged, gesturing towards the

“Thank you, Marshall.”

her earlier treats with Nyla

rang persistently. He was here on business, hence the continuous calls.

wrapped up one call only for another to immediately follow.

phone, furrowing his brow as

he appeared to be in need of handling something

setting his phone down, Marshall said to Hadley, “I need to sort this out. Please, take your time with the meal.”

“Help yourself to anything

“Okay,” Hadley responded.

continue,

friend, Hadley felt a sense

grabbed Marshall’s glass, assuming

a large gulp, she choked on the spicy, fiery liquid.

this?” she coughed out, her expression contorted.

strong liquor. Deciding to stick to her

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Her Radiant Smile

effects

do tonight?”

feasible due to

to the lobby

there for the night, drawing on

supermarket.

impact of the alcohol

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

keeping her

thought bleakly, her

she sneezed, further disorienting herself.

the Linacre Lake area was briskly cold at night. Hadley, dozing off

and felt unwell from the

echoed in the lobby as Eric and Marshall entered,

noticed Hadley

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