Chapter 109 It’s All In The

Past

Eric arrived at the courthouse reception area with his lawyer Cristian by his side.

“Pay attention,” Cristian instructed softly.

He glanced at Eric, who leaned indifferently on a nearby chair. Cristian opened a folder, revealing a stack of papers, and placed them before Hadley. “These documents were prepared specifically by Mr. Flynn. You never signed off on these before, so let’s take care of it now. Just sign wherever indicated–I’ll manage everything else.”

Was this about her alimony?

Hadley immediately shook her head in refusal. “I can’t accept any money.”

Her rejection wasn’t a display of stubborn pride.

When she had been desperate years ago, the Flynn family had generously opened their doors.

They had genuinely cared for her without expecting anything in return.

Marriage to Eric had always felt like her way of repaying their kindness.

Accepting money now felt like betraying that principle.

Frustration flared in Eric’s voice as he shouted, “Just take it if I’m offering!”

Anticipating another rejection, he quickly explained, his voice coldly detached, “Consider this purely from me to

my ex–wife. It has nothing to do with my family or my grandmother.”

Caught off guard, Hadley hesitated, unsure how to counter such insistence.

“Get her to sign, already,” Eric muttered irritably.

He reached for his cigarettes but remembered smoking was prohibited inside the courthouse.

“I’m stepping out to smoke,” he said abruptly, walking away to find the designated area.

“Hadley,” Cristian gently said, offering her a pen. “Please, just sign these. Without your signature, you might not finalize the divorce today.”

He had a point.

“Okay.” She agreed reluctantly, taking the pen and diligently signing each document presented.

“Here,” Cristian said, handing over an ink pad. “You’ll need to stamp your fingerprint as well.”

“Alright.”

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complied carefully, finishing quickly and reaching for a tissue to

the room.

appears to be in

Hadley and Eric, devoid of battles over property or ontody of the children, coocutes swiftly due to

divorce certificates. “These are for you both,” he said.

you,” they both

shook subtly, betraying her

you both,

if she was truly that happy to leave him. Watching her

divorce, yet Hadley seemed to be the one

curling into a faint smile. I guess I’ll be on

way.”

called after her, stopping her in her

his gaze with a bright, open expression.

“I’m sorry.”

Was Eric genuinely

yet

I wasn’t the best

Hadley remained silent.

owed for every apology.

responded, “It’s irrelevant now.

now…” Eric reflected silently.

wry chuckle. “You might find this

her expression one of confusion.

Eric said, his gaze lingering on Hadley’s calm face, his tone

had been intimate with Hadley, despite his reservations,

of duty could sustain their

tragedy with

“Really?”

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skepticism. Those words might have held weight

toward the exit. “May I

slight nod. “You’re free

“Farewell.”

to walk away, her stride becoming brisker

she sprinted, her breaths came sharply.

the doorway, Denver noticed her accelerated pace and hurried out

“Denver!”

as she dashed

craved the company of someone who could share in her newfound happiness.

she might

“I’m completely okay!”

spread across Hadley’s

just so,

at her, his smile wide in response. “It’s clear as

amid her smiles, tears started to shimmer

this the joy that brings tears?” Hadley pondered aloud.

suddenly burst into tears, covering her face

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