Chapter 85 Can’t I Provide

For You

What just happened?

Hadley’s eyes widened in shock as the bread got stuck in her throat. It was too dry to swallow and too lodged to cough out.

Her coughs erupted uncontrollably.

“Hadley?”

Startled by the commotion, Eric rose swiftly and moved to her side from across the table. “Are you alright? Show me!”

He reached for her chin, trying to examine her mouth.

Despite her persistent coughing, Hadley vigorously shook her head, refusing his help. Her mouth was filled with half–chewed food–hardly a pretty sight.

Moreover, why should she allow it?

“Don’t be so stubborn!” Eric’s frown deepened, his impatience apparent. It seemed he might pry her mouth open by force if necessary.

“Mr. Flynn.” Kira, who had been quietly watching, intervened with a glass of water in hand. “It seems she’s choking. Let her drink this.”

Gratefully, Hadley nodded, unable to voice her thanks.

“Hurry, hand it over!”

When Eric took the glass from the housekeeper, Hadley tried to grasp it, but he held on.

Instead, he guided the glass to her lips. “Drink this.”

Left with no alternative, Hadley sipped from his hand.

After a few large gulps, the bread dislodged.

Relieved, Hadley pushed the glass away.

“Are you sure you’re all right now?” Eric looked concerned.

“Yes,” Hadley replied, finally able to speak. “I’m okay now. Thank you.”

“Alright then.”

Eric let out a sigh of relief and placed the glass on the table. He playfully flicked her nose

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on bread? Are you trying to win a prize for

she turned her head away, Hadley’s frown

touching her–not

away, Eric’s face stiffened momentarily. Nonetheless, he chose

wasn’t just upset about this incident. His real frustration stemmed from overhearing her earlier on the terrace, claiming she no

his seat, continuing to

grew more anxious. “Please, I don’t want any more. Stop cutting it.”

a moment, and then looked up

“No one declines what I offer. You’re aware

other words, she

shiver ran down Hadley’s spine. This was typical of Eric.

breath, she finally asked, “Then what is it that you

finally getting to the main

forward, Eric’s tone was firm. “I’ve already told you. Forget about the divorce and come

her head, her gaze locked on his, searching for his real motives. “What I want to know is–why are you doing all of this?”

What?

visibly stunned Eric.

clear? He wanted her back, so he took action. It was that

with mockery. “You want me back… but what’s the real

Love?

frown creased Eric’s forehead. He hadn’t actually thought about

confirmed Hadley’s suspicions–his motives were anything but romantic.

like you wouldn’t commit to something so dramatic over love. That’s just absurd. What’s the real reason?”

a

in Eric’s eyes grew colder. His voice remained steady, yet there was a sharp undertone. “Do you really find the notion of my

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annoyance evident. “Your words are better left

in the creamy mushroom soup, and

command was clear and

What?

was taken aback. What was he thinking?

accusations and still offer her

eat

“Not unless you allow me to return

this was what it was all about in the

“You’re not going back to Galant. It’s out

call that?” Eric couldn’t care less. He dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand. “You don’t need that job. Or are you

was not ready to give her what she

Hadley managed to say, “I’m aware of your influence, yet I’ll never consent to

that so?” Eric challenged her, holding her gaze with

them,

“I see

her back wouldn’t be easy.

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