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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“Is that so? Aren’t you hoping to

paused momentarily, her smile

with Eric, Marshall’s assumption didn’t seem

part of my life is over.

air as Marshall

through the rearview mirror, noticing her transformation.

reached

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

eat

“Alright,” Hadley agreed.

walked into the hotel restaurant, with Marshall taking initiatives

he encouraged, gesturing

“Thank you, Marshall.”

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

Marshall’s phone rang persistently. He was here

wrapped up one call only for another to

his brow as he

in need of handling

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

then pointed at his plate, “Help yourself to anything you

“Okay,” Hadley responded.

continue, Marshall hurried off.

friend, Hadley felt a sense of relief

drink, she mistakenly grabbed Marshall’s glass,

taking a large gulp, she choked on the spicy,

this?” she coughed out, her expression contorted.

then–she had unwittingly downed a strong liquor. Deciding to stick to her own food and beverages,

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34 Her Radiant Smile

felt the effects of the alcohol, her cheeks

do tonight?” she wondered

the hotel was not feasible due to the high

shoulder, Hadley walked to the lobby and found some sofas.

drawing on her past experience with overnight shifts at

supermarket.

however, the impact of the alcohol was more

down, leading her to

keeping her from

thought bleakly,

sneezed, further disorienting herself.

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

and felt unwell from the

in the lobby as Eric and Marshall

and noticed Hadley

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