Chapter 34 Her Radiant

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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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playfully. “Is that so? Aren’t you hoping to reconcile with Eric, perhaps

paused momentarily, her smile

with Eric,

“I’ve changed. That part of my life is over.

words hung in the air

Hadley through the rearview mirror, noticing her

reached the

Hadley and asked, “Are you hungry? Let’s go grab something to eat. I have some work

eat first.”

“Alright,” Hadley agreed.

the hotel restaurant, with Marshall taking initiatives and placing

encouraged, gesturing towards

“Thank you, Marshall.”

her earlier treats with Nyla hadn’t been

phone rang persistently. He was here on

one call only for another to immediately

me.” He spoke into the phone, furrowing his brow as

be in need

his phone down, Marshall said to Hadley, “I need to sort this out. Please, take your time

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

“Okay,” Hadley responded.

she could continue, Marshall

friend, Hadley felt a sense of relief in his absence. She

mistakenly grabbed Marshall’s glass, assuming it was

a large gulp, she choked on the

out, her expression contorted. “It’s

strong liquor. Deciding to stick to her own food and beverages, she avoided Marshall’s

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soon felt the effects

do tonight?” she wondered

feasible

to the

for the night, drawing on her past experience

supermarket.

time, however, the impact of the alcohol was more severe than

to slump

her

is tough,” Hadley thought bleakly, her

further

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

felt unwell

sneezing echoed in the lobby as

and noticed Hadley slumped on

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