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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force of it made her eyes water, and she quickly wiped at them, blinking away the drowsiness creeping

felt the lingering tension between them begin to ease. “Are you really

his tone softer now.

yawning again.

chaos–I barely got three hours of sleep,” she muttered, stretching her arms

was still in a cozy chair for more than a few

than enough space for her to rest too. “Hadley, come-”

he could finish, the door swung open.

time, it

Of all times, why did Phillips have to show

hesitated at the doorway, an inexplicable chill

did it feel like Eric’s stare

Flynn, I was wondering if Hadley wanted to go back

a practical

enough to buy anything he needed, personal items–his own clothes, a razor, his phone charger–were always

Hadley hadn’t thought of

himself. But now that Hadley was Eric’s girlfriend, naturally, it was a task

nod. “I’ll go grab them. I know

small nod.

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

and pack.”

“Sebastian’s waiting

“Got it.”

door, but before she could step

voice halted her in her tracks.

his. His expression had shifted–less

uncertainty in his question made her pause. “Obviously. I am

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don’t I?”

faint smile. “Be careful on the way. Come

“I will.”

final wave,

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

into the car

hospital, her gaze drifted to the passing scenery, for a fleeting moment, throug the window, she caught

deep

before the car moved on, the figures disappearing behind the grove

stood with her back to Ernest, her posture rijd, her breath uneven. Her eyes, swollen and red, glistened with unshed tears.

quiet, steady. He leaned on his cane, his

handkerchief.

cry,” he said gently. “This is my fault. If you’re upset, take it out on me.”

shaking with frustration. She

Her voice cracked slightly, but she pushed through it. “Where is his mother? You have him living with Quentin–but where is

darkened. His brows knitted together as a familiar face flashed through his mind. For a

Linda’s eyes with unwavering

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