Chapter 37 It’s Time To

Move On

Hadley stood rooted to the spot, her gaze fixed on the duo entangled in what seemed to be an intimate

embrace. Were they about to kiss?

“Oh no!” Hadley cursed silently.

Eric faced her directly, while Linda remained oblivious, her back turned. She had no idea Hadley was standing

there, witnessing the moment.

Eric’s expression stiffened, his complexion turning pale as his grip on Linda’s arm unconsciously tighte

Hadley? What was she doing here?

Hadley was the first to shake off the shock, her body snapping into motion as she spun around to flee.

Why was she running?

Did she see him as some kind of dreadful specter lurking in the dark?

“Linda!” Eric’s tone turned rigid as he pushed Linda away. “You don’t need to walk me out. I can handle it

myself.”

Before Linda could respond, Eric was already striding down the hallway, his long legs effortlessly closing the distance between him and Hadley.

“Eric!”

Linda’s voice rang out, sharp with frustration. She clenched her fists, staring after him. Had she come on too strong and driven him away?

Eric, familiar with every inch of the building, caught up with Hadley in no time, cornering her in the stairwell.

“Where do you think you’re going?” he snapped.

Hadley found herself trapped, her back pressed flat against the cold wall.

Eric braced his hands on either side of her, effectively caging her in. “Why are you running? Do I terrify you

that much?”

Hadley swallowed hard. To her, he was far more fearsome than any monster conjured from childhood

nightmares.

Shrinking away to avoid the accidental brush of his arm, she clasped her hands together and pleaded, “Please, just let me go! I didn’t mean to interrupt you two!”

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“If they were planning to cozy up, they should have picked a better location,” she thought. That corridor? Anyone could have walked by.

What? Interrupting?

slits as he growled her name,

through your head?”

to Ernest. There wasn’t a shred of possibility for anything between him

first time Hadley

one, either. Half the people in Srixby likely

never cared to correct them. There was nothing to correct. His history with Linda was tangled, yes, but it had never crossed the line

reasons beyond his understanding, he felt an inexplicable need to clarify

and I are not what you think!”

blinked, momentarily thrown off.

“Are you ever going to stop this nonsense?”

the storm brewing in his eyes, Hadley hesitated. “Wait, are you seriously explaining yourself

silence was confirmation enough.

Hadley said, still baffled. “I’m just your ex–wife. It’s none of my business. You and

fuming but unable to find the right words.

he even wasting

reason to

pause. “Maybe you should explain it to

“Hadley!”

words reignited

trying to stir

the opportunity, ducking beneath his arm and bolting, tossing a final remark over her

you should talk to Nyla! Situations like this don’t

Situations like this?

was she even talking about?

coma, yet Hadley seemed convinced Eric was entangled with his sister–in–law in some

clandestine affair.

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that. The

like a stubborn shadow. The memory of Linda’s earlier expression resurfaced, leaving a faint unease

and find someone new,”

And where?

conjure a new partner from thin

they were still legally bound in marriage. For that reason, the thought of

But now?

it was

without calling Barrie or Marshall, Eric found himself heading to Galant

the VIP booth in front of the stage remained reserved exclusively for him.

he caught wind of Eric’s arrival, grinning from ear to ear.

Flynn!”

back, draping one arm over the sofa while tapping his knee

she dancing

eyes gleamed

why Eric was here. “So, she’s the one,” he thought smugly.

“Well, Mr. Flynn, we’ve got quite a few dazzling ladies here. Who exactly are you

smirked. “You’re sharp, Lennon. Who else? I didn’t crash into the dressing room for just anybody.” Lennon chuckled, rubbing his

a brow.

random draw among the

That was

a rundown of the Dance–Off Championship before flashing another wide grin. “Mr. Flynn, why not join in on the

on the excitement?

brow. Lennon certainly

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