Chapter 44 Not Going Anywhere

“Ow!”

Hadley stumbled back, her face tightening in pain as he pulled her hair.

She inhaled deeply, steadying herself before demanding, “What are you doing here?”

Eric let out a quiet, almost indifferent chuckle, making no effort to explain himself. Instead, he gestured toward

the door and ordered, “Open it.”

Hadley hesitated, momentarily thrown off.

Was he expecting to come inside?

Reluctantly, she protested, “If you need to say something, say it here.”

“Open it!” Eric’s patience frayed as he glared at her. “Must I repeat myself?”

Recognizing the intensity of Eric’s mood, Hadley decided to defuse the tension by complying.

She unlocked the door, and Eric entered without uttering

a

word.

“It’s so dark in here. Aren’t there any lights?pped in and turned on the main light, finally brightening

Quick to address his growing annoyance, Hadley

the room.

The apartment felt tiny, especially with Eric’s imposing presence making the cramped space feel even smaller.

Silently, he surveyed the room.

It comprised a single bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a tiny bathroom.

Despite being advertised as a one–bedroom apartment, the spaces merged, with the kitchen by the entrance and only the bathroom isolated.

Was this really a place for living?

It was smaller than a single room in his expansive Silver Villas property.

The apartment’s only redeeming feature was its cleanliness and order. Yet, Eric saw it as nothing more than an

eyesore, no matter its state.

Abruptly, he turned, fixing Hadley with a severe look.

“What’s this about?”

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see, this

aware,” Eric responded coldly. “I want to know why you

Sarcastically, she explained, “This is all I can

retorted instantly. “Didn’t I provide a house? Didn’t I offer alimony? And now you’re telling me

Hadley responded crisply. “I have no part in it.”

taken aback, asked, “What

smile. “I made it clear when I signed the divorce papers. I wouldn’t accept anything from the Flynn family. And I meant every word.”

help, but it never came her way. Now

conversation with Cristian, who mentioned that she hadn’t yet visited the law firm to complete the property transfer.

plan?” Confusion marred Eric’s

quite straightforward.” Looking up to meet his gaze due to their height difference, she smiled subtly. “Now that we’re divorced, Eric, I will manage my life

Eric scoffed dismissively, “Like

muted smirk, Hadley replied, “Perhaps to

already a nice apartment. She had endured

for a while.

with the conversation, commanded, “Pack your things. You’re

now.”

irrational demand, Hadley protested, “Leave? This is my home.

“Hadley!”

intense and full of exasperation,

to coddle

Hadley recalled

would his own sister, tied to the condition

divorce.

Eric urged, “Let’s go, pack up

remained firm in

pressed, “What do

ask you to ensure I was alright?

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own. Will you let me

handle your affairs?” Eric looked at her skeptically. “Be realistic, Hadley. You’ve been under our care since you

Eric, but trust

parasite?” Eric’s brow creased with irritation. “When did I

wasn’t it

his stature, dismissing others

she dismissed it, affirming, “I’m settled here, Eric. I’m not going anywhere.”

“Hadley!”

to let

Alley is no place for someone like

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