Chapter 166 She Wanted Them Both

Weekend had come.

Standing near the entrance to Mayfield Road, Hadley waited patiently for Eric to come pick her up.

Tonight marked a special occasion–the entire Flynn family planned to attend her show.

They had a dinner arranged at Winterley Restaurant before the show, which started at 8:20 PM.

Within five minutes, Eric pulled up beside her.

Stepping out of the car, he seemed nervous as he inquired, “I didn’t make you wait too long, did I?”

“Not at all,” Hadley replied, shaking her head lightly as she slid into the car seat. “Honestly, I had nothing better to do, so I arrived early. I know you’re trying to be thoughtful, but you didn’t need to trouble yourself picking me up–I could’ve managed on my own.”

They had discussed this earlier over the phone, but Eric had dismissed the suggestion outright.

Now, upon hearing her repeat it, irritation crept into his expression.

Eric paused, holding onto the car

firmly as his frown deepened slightly. “Hadley, picking you up isn’t an

inconvenience. It’s something I genuinely want to do. Can’t you see that?”

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Surely, as her boyfriend, offering her a ride his privilege and obligation, right?

Although Hadley sensed his irritation, she neither fully understood its source nor felt inclined to find out.

She offered a distracted nod, saying casually, “Yes, I get it.”

But did she really?

Eric doubted it but nonetheless shut the door after her and headed to Winterley Restaurant.

Inside the restaurant’s private dining area, Nyla and the rest of the Flynn family were already seated comfortably.

“Hadley, over here–sit next to me!”

Nyla beckoned eagerly, guiding Hadley to a seat next to her, with Linda on the other side. Ernest and Eric found spots slightly farther away.

“It feels wonderful to see you two finally together,” Nyla said warmly, visibly delighted at this turn of events. “We’re meant to be family, after all! Let’s celebrate this special night with delicious food.”

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Chapter 166 She Wanted Them Both

Family?

presumption not a

doubts to herself, Hadley simply smiled in agreement. “I’m sure today will be special. It’s been years since I

with the Flynn

four long years had passed in

“Really?”

look, Nyla glanced sharply at Eric. “Are you telling me you’ve never brought

“Well… I…”

off–guard, Eric stumbled over his

could say in his defense. He’d always wanted to invite Hadley, but her agreement was necessary. Besides, they’d

she ever craves something in the future, I’ll make sure she gets it,” Eric finally reassured her, sneaking a hopeful look toward

his promise

waiter pushed open the door to their private room, carefully bringing in

your

table, the waiter quickly exited, leaving

and

him. “Ernest, what is it? Just tell me what you want. I’ll pass it

“That’s not it…”

moving the table until he some of certain dishes were now in front of Hadley, smiling

“Eat more, Hadley.”

every dish before her now was something

Ernest still recall what

filled her chest. “Thank

withdrawing his hand with a contented

rolled up his sleeves and carefully picked up some food for

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murmured softly, “Do you want more? I can

always been her favorite

stopping him. “There’s already more food than we can

then began to shell shrimp and

can have plenty of these without worrying about your

plate, already brimming with food Nyla had eagerly added, Hadley felt slightly overwhelmed. “You should stop. There’s no way I’ll finish all this–it’s just wasteful.”

responded with ease. “Start

her a

sense of unease growing

this family completely

strands of her hair slipped forward. Eric instinctively reached out, carefully

tie from her purse and

tie looked suspiciously like the one Eric had dropped earlier.

now it made sense.

the hair tie originally Hadley’s? Or perhaps Eric had purchased it specifically

This was intriguing.

with their meal, Hadley excused herself to the

the stall shortly after, she saw Linda standing at the sink, carefully reapplying her makeup.

and quietly walked to the sink, getting ready to wash her

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