Chapter 66 Find Her A Suitable Match

Abruptly, light burst through the room, causing Hadley and Eric to instinctively close their eyes against its gare.

“Look, the power’s back!”

A wave of relief washed over Hadley as she opened her eyes,

Yet, she suddenly stopped short.

Eric’s face, undeniably handsome, loomed close enough that their breaths mingled. His lips, tantalizingly close, seemed poised to meet hers.

This closeness…

Was he about to kiss her?

Panic fluttered in Hadley’s chest, her skin damp with a nervous sweat. Surely not. Eric’s known disdain for her made such a thought laughable.

Perhaps the darkness had tricked his senses.

“Hey…” In a gentle reminder, Hadley murmured, “The lights are back on now.”

Eric looked up, his face unreadable.

Internally, he was in turmoil.

Was he just moments away from kissing Hadley? How could that even happen? When had she begun to affect

him so?

What went wrong?

What had led to this?

Attempting to appear detached, Eric stepped back and said casually, “Well, everything seems normal now, I should get going.”

“Alright.”

Rising too, Hadley escorted him to the door. “Be careful out there.”

“Will do.”

With that, Eric left and didn’t look back.

Stepping out of the apartment building, Eric stopped and gazed up at the light from Hadley’s window. His expression was inscrutable, the shadows of his long eyelashes veiling any hint of his thoughts.

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Chapter 66 Find Her A Suitable Match

The following day.

Eric made his way to see his elder brother, Ernest.

A phone call from Ernest’s doctor had prompted Eric’s visit, arriving alone as Linda was tied up with a film.

shoot.

with the doctor needing to speak directly to Eric.

lay out the

with concern, dreading potentially dire

worry, I bring good news. We’ve got a

sparked. “Really?

treatment was developed by a team in Aradimen and is showing promise in clinical trials, particularly with patients

“Given that your brother has been comatose yet stable

obtain. Yet, Eric’s family had resources. The doctor believed Eric could manage

think you

nodded. “I’ll

Ernest, hopeful to bring

then instructed the doctor, “Let’s keep this between us, away from my grandmother and Linda

“Okay, I understand.”

nodded, understanding

treatment had proven effective for some, its success was far from guaranteed. Past experiences had tempered

to bear this hope and potential heartache alone until there was undeniable proof of Ernest’s

moment for collective joy. But if not, the weight

a steady recovery following her

had been gearing up to leave the

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Her

recovery would be better supported at home, especially given

Hadley paid her

“You’re always

dear.”

Hadley, a spark of joy flashed in his eyes, his

jokingly said, “So, my nights

for compliments,” Nyla replied, patting Hadley’s hand. “Hadley is far more

chuckled. “Alright, Hadley wins hands down.”

“That’s right.”

in closer, making her intentions clear. “Hadley, you’re staying at my place for the next few

was decisive, allowing no

Hadley faltered. “Nyla, this…

state of her relationship with Eric, moving into the Flynn residence seemed inappropriate and questionable.

that

you and Eric aren’t together mean you stop caring about me as

it at all.” Hadley

do as I said.”

matter what. I’ve just been discharged, so is it too much to ask

found it hard

his persuasion, “Hadley, please agree. Linda is away, and Grandma

appear quite unkind

“Okay, I’ll stay for a

Hadley’s hand and caressing her hair. “You’re

her apartment. Nyla asked Eric to ensure she returned safely to the Flynn Mansion.

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