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 to

momentarily, her smile tinged with

her past infatuation with Eric,

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

hung in the air as

observed Hadley through the rearview mirror,

soon reached the hotel.

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

eat

“Alright,” Hadley agreed.

into the hotel restaurant, with Marshall taking initiatives

up,” he encouraged, gesturing towards

“Thank you, Marshall.”

was famished, as her earlier treats with Nyla

ate, Marshall’s phone rang persistently. He was here

up one call only for

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

appeared to be in need of

down, Marshall said to Hadley, “I need to sort

plate, “Help yourself to anything you like here,

“Okay,” Hadley responded.

continue, Marshall

felt a sense of relief in his absence. She ate

her drink, she mistakenly grabbed Marshall’s glass, assuming it was water.

she choked on the spicy,

out, her expression

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

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34 Her Radiant

soon felt the effects of the alcohol,

should I do tonight?” she

the hotel was not feasible due

walked to the lobby and found

for the night, drawing on her

supermarket.

alcohol was more severe than she anticipated.

her to slump on the sofa in a daze,

raced, keeping her from fully

thought

sneezed, further

briskly cold at

felt unwell from

as Eric and Marshall

and noticed Hadley slumped on the

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