Chapter 146 The Abandoned Fool

Hadley expressed her confusion, asking, “How did these photos get out? They’re not the kind that anyone can just obtain.”

“Exactly,” Elissa added. “It makes me think Alita might have upset someone important in the industry.”

The industry was already crowded with people but had few opportunities. There was simply no room for

newcomers like Alita.

“Likely,” Hadley said with a nod, feeling her stomach rumble. “Enough about her. I could use something to eat.”

“Same here. Let’s grab something quickly.”

Two days later, with the typhoon behind them, performances picked up again.

With Alita gone, Hadley found her days with the troupe far less complicated, focused solely on rehearsals and

shows.

To her, the routine was as essential as breathing or eating.

Following their stint in Tidebourne, the troupe toured several other cities.

One evening after the show, Hadley glanced at her phone, eagerly counting down the days until she returned to

Blathe.

Her phone suddenly rang–it was Colleen.

“Mommy!” As soon as the call connected, Colleen and Joy’s faces appeared together on the screen, with Colleen mimicking Joy’s cheerful greeting.

“Yes, my darlings, you’re both doing so well,” Hadley responded with a laugh, filled with joy.

“It’s incredible.” Colleen noticed Hadley’s growing happiness and smiled. “Ever since you started this career, you’ve been glowing and even more beautiful!”

“Auntie Colleen,” Joy chimed in, “Mommy has always been beautiful! The most beautiful!”

Colleen paused, and then laughed heartily. “You’re right, Joy! What about me, then?”

Caught off–guard for a second, Joy then said, “You are the most beautiful too!”

Colleen continued playfully, “And what about yourself?”

“Um?” Joy furrowed her brow in deep thought. “I am also the most beautiful.”

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“Ah, you clever girl!” Colleen gently tickled Joy’s nose. “We’re all beautiful, aren’t we?”

“Exactly,” Joy began to explain, “like the candies in my drawer, every single one is delicious.”

“Joy is so smart.” Watching them, Hadley couldn’t help but smile. “Joy, Mommy will be back in Blathe in just a

week.”

“Wow!” Joy’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

She started counting on her fingers and said, “I can’t wait to see you! Mommy, I miss you so much.”

“Me too.” Hadley’s heart ached with longing. “Mommy misses Joy a lot as well.”

Their conversation continued warmly for quite some time. When they finally said goodbye, Hadley wasn’t as

melancholic as usual.

Soon, they would be reunited.

Mommy loves you.

Mommy

the call ended, her

from

you be back in Srixby tomorrow?”

I will

come to

already made his way back from his business in Tidebourne. Amid their hectic schedules, phone calls

whole group is traveling back together. Meet me at the dance troupe’s entrance instead. I’ll text you the time. If plans change, I can make my way on my own.

objection; their conversations were always smooth and

there. Just let me know when.”

“Sure.”

Elissa’s curious gaze. “So,

Hadley replied, shaking her

long since they’d last seen each other–what was

nudged her playfully. “He’s quite the catch and treats you well… but

be careful.”

“True.”

time, Denver was

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down his phone, Marshall probed

as

that she was warming up to

persistence

to

drink quietly and murmured, “Was that wild helicopter flight through the storm all for

glanced at Barrie. “Really, a single guy like you giving

at a

when had being single been such

single than a lovesick fool who’s

Eric

fool? She’s hardly worth losing any sleep

he finished his drink in one swallow

off to?”

out of here! I’ve got plans to head to

he had business to attend to in Blathe with a

to Flynn Mansion, Eric made his way upstairs. As

“Mr. Flynn.”

Ernest still

winding down

door. You go

“Alright.”

the sight of Ernest

hairpin, his expression distant. Clearly, he was lost in thoughts of

haunted by memories tied

that person be?

was the first time Eric realized Ernest had

Eric silently stepped away. Ernest never noticed he

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phone, Marshall

crossed Denver’s face as he

Denver felt that she was warming up to the possibility.

believed a little more persistence might just seal the

to

his drink quietly and murmured, “Was that wild

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