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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Are you trying to win a prize for

her head

didn’t like him touching her–not

moved away, Eric’s face stiffened momentarily. Nonetheless,

frustration stemmed from overhearing her earlier on the terrace, claiming she no longer

returned to his seat, continuing to slice

him, Hadley grew more anxious. “Please, I don’t want any more. Stop

then

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

she had no choice.

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

what is it that you

they were finally getting

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

for his real motives. “What I

What?

visibly stunned Eric.

so he

what’s the

Love?

hadn’t actually

momentary hesitation confirmed Hadley’s suspicions–his motives were

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

on a

look in Eric’s eyes grew colder. His voice remained steady, yet there was a sharp undertone. “Do

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replied firmly, her confidence unshaken. “Who am I, after all? The notorious

talking!” Eric interrupted sharply, his annoyance evident. “Your words are better left

of baguette, dipped it in the creamy mushroom soup, and brought it to

clear and uncompromising. “Open

What?

was taken aback. What was he

her accusations and

eat

terms. “Not unless you allow me to return to Galant and continue my dance career.”

it

straight to the point. “You’re not going back to Galant. It’s out of

with a wave of

It seemed he was not ready to give her what she truly wanted.

Hadley managed to say, “I’m aware of your

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

silence fell between them,

nodded slowly. “I see your

the terrace, and he knew winning her back wouldn’t be easy. And it was

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