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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she quickly wiped at them, blinking away the drowsiness creeping

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

asked, his tone softer now.

yawning again.

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

was still in a cozy chair for more than a few minutes,

was large–more than enough space for her to

the door swung open.

time, it was

tone was sharp, edged with irritation. Of all times, why did Phillips have to

at the doorway,

like Eric’s stare was filled with…

his throat, Phillips straightened and quickly said, “Mr. Flynn, I was wondering if Hadley wanted to go back and bring some

was a practical

he needed, personal items–his own clothes, a razor, his phone charger–were always more

thought of

that Hadley was Eric’s girlfriend, naturally, it was a task that fell

grab them. I know exactly where to find

a small

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

and pack.”

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

“Got it.”

door, but before she could step

halted her in her

had

his question made her pause. “Obviously. I

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don’t I?”

Eric’s lips lifted into a faint smile. “Be careful

“I will.”

wave, she

Eric felt an unfamiliar unese settle in

slipped into the car where Sebastian

drifted to the passing scenery, for a fleeting moment, throug the window, she caught sight of Ernest and Linda standing beneath the trees in the

deep in

the car moved on, the figures disappearing behind the

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

He leaned on his cane, his

handkerchief.

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

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

child is three years old.” Her voice cracked slightly, but she pushed through it. “Where is his mother? You have

knitted together as a familiar face flashed through

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

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