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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teased him, “Ernest, you’re not supposed

reason.”

her hand. “So,

“Y… yes.”

nodded and delved into, his pocket, fetrieving two toffees

over to her.

some with you?” Grinning, Hadley waved the candies. “Toffee! You

these, Ernest?”

a nod and

into her mouth “Mmm, it’s really

was smile back at

their

away absentmindedly, his fingers tightening around his car keys. “I should go now. It’s

fetch

“Wait a moment!”

reached out and gripped Eric’s

brow. “What’s going on?”

trembled, her emotions in

revelation that Hadley was the person Ernest cherished

could she possibly do

promise to Hadley’s late grandmother that she’d treat Hadley as her own

today for Nyla’s doctor appointment, but what reason would she

appear in this house, how could

had handed her candy and shared a smile. What might happen

he recovered completely?

was concerned, noticing Linda’s prolonged silence and distressed look. “Linda, are you

“I…”

her nerves taut, before finally

need?” Eric responded,

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Candy

asked, “Could you… could you consider reconciling

would you suggest that? Are you aware of the opposition from Denver’s

family?”

their relationship, Eric wondered why she would propose

felt sympathy for Hadley, thinking she was alone and needed someone–Eric, for example

take care of her.

never been that close.

“You…”

he noticed a sudden shift in Linda’s demeanor to

been simple: if Hadley had other potential partners, perhaps Ernest

her so much.

any

against it?” Linda’s voice cracked slightly. “Does that mean they’ve split up?”

said with a pause. “It might happen soon,

“Impossible!”

surged through Linda, her heart tightening with alarm. In a reflex of desperation, she

This is your moment!”

to approach from behind, heading straight

take a breath.” Eric’s brow furrowed with

“Eric!”

she pleaded, “For Ernest’s sake, and for mine, could you reconsider being with Hadley?”

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