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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made her eyes water, and she quickly wiped at them, blinking away the

them begin to

his tone softer

nodded, yawning

three hours of sleep,” she muttered, stretching her arms sluggishly. “Then I had to go straight to the dance troupe first thing in

chair for more than a few

large–more than enough space

he could finish, the door

time, it

tone was sharp, edged with irritation. Of

at the doorway, an inexplicable chill running down his

like Eric’s stare was filled

straightened and quickly said, “Mr. Flynn, I was wondering if Hadley wanted to

was a

was easy enough to buy anything he needed, personal items–his own

Hadley hadn’t thought of

Hadley

with a nod. “I’ll go grab them.

a small

and then turned to Phillips. “I’ll leave everything here

and pack.”

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

“Got it.”

toward the door, but before she could step out-

voice halted her in

his. His expression had shifted–less guarded now. “You’ll

his question made her pause. “Obviously. I am

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don’t I?”

Eric’s lips lifted into a faint smile. “Be careful on the way. Come bed www*

“I will.”

wave, she

shut behind her, Eric felt an unfamiliar unese settle in his chest an irrational

into the car where Sebastian was

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

deep in

car moved on, the figures disappearing

stood with her back to Ernest, her posture rijd, her breath uneven. Her eyes,

on his

handkerchief.

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

on you?” she repeated, her voice shaking with frustration. She took a step closer, her gaze

she pushed through it. “Where is his mother? You have him living with Quentin–but

face flashed through his

jaw set, he met Linda’s eyes with unwavering resolve. “There

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