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

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infatuation with Eric, Marshall’s assumption didn’t seem unreasonable.

of my life is over. Besides, nothing

air as Marshall fell

through the rearview mirror, noticing her

soon reached the

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

let’s eat first.”

“Alright,” Hadley agreed.

hotel restaurant, with Marshall taking initiatives

he encouraged, gesturing

“Thank you, Marshall.”

earlier treats with Nyla hadn’t been sufficient.

rang persistently. He was here on business, hence

wrapped up one call only for another to immediately

brow as he listened. “Hold on,

to be in need of handling something urgent.

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

plate, “Help yourself to

“Okay,” Hadley responded.

could continue, Marshall hurried off.

sense of relief in his absence.

grabbed Marshall’s glass, assuming it

taking a large gulp, she choked on the spicy,

she coughed out, her expression contorted. “It’s so

liquor. Deciding to stick to

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Hadley soon felt the effects of the alcohol, her cheeks flushed.

do tonight?” she wondered aloud.

was not feasible due to the

over her shoulder, Hadley walked to the lobby

camp out there for the night, drawing on her past experience with overnight shifts at

supermarket.

the alcohol was more severe than she

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

heart raced, keeping her from fully

tough,” Hadley thought bleakly, her head throbbing.

further

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

and felt unwell from the

as Eric and Marshall entered, returning from

noticed Hadley slumped on the sofa.

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