Chapter 140 Candy And Smile
“Ah, you’re home sooner than usual–perfect timing.”
Nyla gestured towards Eric. “No need to change or anything, keep your keys handy. You’re giving Hadley a ride
soon.”
Eric caught a glimpse of Hadley’s departing figure and acknowledged. “Got it. I’ll bring the car around.”
“Please do.”
On his way out, Eric bumped into Linda at the entrance.
“Hey, Eric.” Linda nodded at him with a smile. “Back so soon?”
She scrutinized him briefly. “Heading out again already?”
“Yes,” Eric answered. “I’m about to drive Hadley home…”
He was interrupted mid–sentence as Linda’s face suddenly turned serious, her smile stiffening.
She had a clear view through the open–plan windows into the living room.
Just then, Hadley emerged from the bathroom.
“I’m heading out now, Nyla, Ernest. Take care,” Hadley said.
“Hold on, Eric’s fetching the car.”
“What?” Hadley paused, seemingly resigned to the ride with him.
“Had…ley.”
“Hmm? Did you call me?” Hadley turned, her expression brightening as she faced Ernest.
“Yes.” Ernest confirmed, his smile lighting up his features.
“Oh, that’s fantastic!”
L
With her hand covering her mouth, Hadley’s voice vibrated with excitement. “Nyla, did you catch His pronunciation is so clear now!”
Nyla, equally elated, responded, “Indeed, it’s the clearest name he’s managed yet!”
“Is that so?” Hadley beamed with joy. “That’s such an honor for me.”
Ernest repeated her name, gently, “Had… ley… Hadley…”
”
He continued, saying her name a few more times, each one clearer than the last.
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the matter?” Playfully, Hadley teased him, “Ernest, you’re not supposed to say my name without
reason.”
“So, what’s my
“Y… yes.”
into, his pocket, fetrieving two toffees which
to her.
you?” Grinning, Hadley waved the candies. “Toffee!
these, Ernest?”
with a nod and a cheerful grin.
it into her mouth “Mmm, it’s really sweet… and so good, thank you,
did was smile
silently, unable to hear their
absentmindedly, his fingers tightening around
fetch the car.”
“Wait a moment!”
out and gripped
startled, furrowed his brow. “What’s going on?”
her emotions in turmoil.
was the person Ernest
she possibly do
made a promise to Hadley’s late grandmother that she’d treat Hadley as her own granddaughter, so Hadley was inseparably linked
for Nyla’s doctor appointment, but what reason would
as Hadley continued to appear in this
today, he had handed her candy and shared a smile. What might
he
concerned, noticing Linda’s prolonged silence and distressed
“I…”
nerves taut, before finally asking. “Eric, can you do something
need?”
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you… could you consider reconciling with
aback. “What? Why would you suggest that?
family?”
of their relationship, Eric wondered why she would propose such a
thinking she was alone
take care
and Hadley had never
“You…”
was about to delve deeper, but he noticed a sudden shift in Linda’s
had been simple: if Hadley had other potential partners,
her so much.
anticipated any
against it?” Linda’s voice cracked slightly. “Does
said with a pause. “It might happen
“Impossible!”
alarm. In a reflex of desperation, she seized Eric’s
see? This
unbeknownst to them, Hadley began to approach from
breath.” Eric’s brow furrowed with concern. “What’s making you push this so
“Eric!”
as she pleaded, “For Ernest’s sake, and for mine, could
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