Chapter 243 You’re Falling

In Love But Don’t Even…

“Hadley!”

Eric’s voice sliced through the air, sharp and unyielding His expression darkened, the muscle in his jaw tightening as he stared her down. His lips pressed into a hard line, every inch of him radiating frustration.

“Why so tense?” she said, tilting her head slightly. “Am I wrong?” Her gaze locked onto his, unwavering. “You

got hurt protecting the person you care about–shouldn’t she be the one here, feeling concerned?”

“Enough,” Eric snapped, his voice edged with warning “Stop bringing her up every chance you get.”

His cold stare bore into her, his patience wearing thin. “How many times do I have to tell you? There’s nothing

between Linda and me. Last night wasn’t about her–it was about my brother-”

“Oh, please!” Hadley let out a soft chuckle, amusement flickering in her eyes. “Could it be, that you’re falling in

love but don’t even realize it, Mr. Flynn?”

“Hadley…”

Knock! Knock! The sharp tension between them was broken by a gentle rapping on the door.

A nurse entered, pushing a treatment cart, completely oblivious to the charged atmosphere. “Mr. Flynn, it’s time for your afternoon infusion.”

Eric didn’t look away from Hadley, his expression still stormy, as if their conversation had merely been paused.

rather than ended.

“Please proceed.” Hadley stepped back, giving space, but not before casting Eric one last glance. “Thank you for your hard work.”

“You’re welcome, Miss Pearson.” The nurse offered a kind smile as she leaned down, expertly adjusting the IV

line with practiced precision.

“That should do it,” she said, straightening up. “If you need anything, just press the call button or reach out to

the nurse’s station.”

“Alright, thank you.”

With a polite nod, the nurse gathered her things and slipped out of the room, leaving behind a stillness that

felt heavier than before.

Hadley didn’t seem interested in revisiting their earlier conversation. Instead, she pulled a chair closer and sank into it, her gaze drifting lazily to the IV bag. “This is going to take at least an hour and a half, isn’t it?” she murmured, a yawn slipping out before she could stifle it. “Ahh…”

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quickly wiped at

between them begin to ease. “Are

asked, his tone

nodded, yawning

got three hours of sleep,” she muttered, stretching her arms sluggishly. “Then I had to go straight to

than a few minutes, exhaustion clung to her like a heavy fog, weighing her down fast.

glanced at his hospital bed. It was large–more than enough space for her to rest too. “Hadley, come-”

finish, the

it

Of all times, why did Phillips have to show up

doorway, an inexplicable chill running down his spine.

it feel like Eric’s stare was filled with…

wondering if Hadley wanted to go back and

a

hospital for a few days. While it was easy enough to buy anything he needed, personal items–his own clothes, a razor, his phone charger–were always more comfortable than whatever the hospital could provide.

thought of

past, Phillips would have handled such things himself. But now that Hadley was Eric’s girlfriend, naturally, it was a task that fell

said with a nod. “I’ll go grab them. I know exactly where

small nod.

“I’ll leave everything here in your hands. I’ll head

and pack.”

a slight nod. “Sebastian’s waiting downstairs. He’ll drive

“Got it.”

but before

voice halted her

had shifted–less guarded now. “You’ll be back,

question made her pause. “Obviously. I

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don’t I?”

a faint smile. “Be careful on the way. Come

“I will.”

wave, she

settle in his chest an irrational ya Creeping in.

slipped into the car where Sebastian was already waiting

throug the window, she caught sight of Ernest and Linda standing beneath the trees in

deep in

a second before the car

her posture rijd, her breath uneven. Her eyes, swollen and

voice was quiet, steady. He leaned on his cane, his other hand

handkerchief.

is my fault. If you’re upset, take it out on me.”

shaking with frustration. She

it. “Where is his mother? You have him living with

together as a familiar face flashed through his mind. For a long, heavy moment, he

unwavering resolve. “There

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