Chapter 246 How Could You Do Something So…

“Ever since I opened my eyes, you’ve treated me like I don’t matter at all!” Eric’s frustration surged, his voice shaking with hurt. “If you don’t like looking after me so much, you’re free to go! I’d rather be alone than force you to stay against your will!”

With visible effort, he gestured toward the door. “Leave now if you want!”

A deep scowl shadowed his face.

Hadley’s eyebrows drew together softly. Aware she’d been distant, she couldn’t bring herself to acknowledge it openly–especially now, when the slightest conflict could cause things between them to fall apart completely.

Quietly, she perched on the edge of his bed and gently took his hand.

Eric tensed immediately, attempting to pull away from her touch.

“Hey, don’t stay angry,” she whispered, clasping his hand more firmly.

“I really didn’t think it would upset you this badly–it was a miscalculation on my part. Honestly, I was afraid you’d wake up alone if I stepped out too long, so I called the housekeeper on my way back and had her prepare it. But if it truly matters to you, I’ll personally cook for you every day from now on, alright?”

Was she genuinely serious?

Eric eyed her skeptically.

Though Hadley was clearly making an effort to soothe him, a lingering sense of detachment still emanat

her.

True affection couldn’t be faked–actions always spoke louder than mere comforting words.

Yet, telling her again to leave was something Eric couldn’t bear to repeat.

Swallowing his irritation, Eric simply stared quietly at her.

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“Stop being upset, okay?” Hadley coaxed gently, scooping a spoonful of pear. “It’s honestly delicious. Will you let me feed you?”

“Fine…”

Eric grudgingly allowed her to feed him, taking careful bites.

After successfully finishing the dessert, Hadley cleared the dishes away before beginning to organize her things

around the room.

From the bed, Eric silently observed every move she made, unwilling or perhaps unable to look elsewhere.

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When Hadley finally finished tidying up, she picked up her phone and curled up comfortably on the small sofa.

didn’t interest her, she opened a video app

see what captured her attention, but the sound of her

unmistakable.

at the woman lounging across from

asked patiently, “What is it–water,

lie down over here instead. That sofa’s too cramped and uncomfortable.”

fine over here. Your bed might be larger, but you’re

attention to her phone screen, laughing

amused her.

temper finally snapped, unable to bear her aloofness any

burst of irritation, he threw the blankets aside, clenched his jaw, and

to glance up from her phone–only to find

what on earth are you-?”

moment, she was speechless, stunned to see him upright.

lost your mind?”

condition, he shouldn’t have even been sitting up, let alone standing here before her.

me, I’ll just carry you myself.”

pain, Eric reached down and

said I want you beside

“Eric!”

in Hadley’s eyes. Instinctively, she began twisting to break free.

completely lost

Eric! Your wounds!

Eric scoffed defiantly, carrying her toward the bed despite his complexion turning ghostly pale

down abruptly.

by suddenly capturing her lips in a fierce, possessive

across her face, trailing downward insistently.

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“Eric!”

cold shiver. Was he serious about continuing despite his

disregard his

hands against him, trying to resist

hurting yourself!”

I didn’t

waist, Eric’s other hand gently brushed across her face.

you truly see me? To finally acknowledge I’m right here? You don’t know how much

“I- Mmm-”

her again, kissing her deeply

purposefully down to her neck, deftly undoing the buttons of her blouse.

was he

him, eyes wide with

speak clearly, her voice became muffled against his kiss.

was severely hurt, and besides, they were in a hospital

she supposed to

injuries, Eric’s physical strength overwhelmingly surpassed her own.

her, Hadley swiftly drew back her knee and thrust it forward with all

“Ugh!”

to release her instantly. He

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