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

but the sound of

unmistakable.

sharp look at the woman lounging across from him, his brow

Hadley asked patiently, “What is

next to him decisively. “Come lie down over here instead. That sofa’s too cramped and

her head. “I’m perfectly fine over here. Your bed might be larger, but you’re hurt all

she returned her attention to her phone screen,

amused her.

Eric’s temper finally snapped, unable to bear her

blankets aside, clenched his jaw, and

glance up from her phone–only to find Eric, tightly bandaged and

earth are you-?”

a moment, she was speechless, stunned to see

lost your mind?”

been sitting up, let

insist on ignoring me, I’ll

Eric reached down and swiftly pulled her into his

said I want you beside me.”

“Eric!”

off the sofa, panic surged in Hadley’s eyes. Instinctively, she began twisting to

lost

Eric! Your wounds!

the bed despite his complexion turning ghostly pale and sweat beginning to bead

gasped aloud when he laid her down abruptly. “Eric,

before she could rise, Eric silenced her protests by suddenly capturing her

across her face, trailing

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“Eric!”

body broke into a cold shiver. Was he serious about continuing

disregard his own well–being?

pressed her hands against him, trying to resist without worsening his injuries. “Eric, stop–please,

hurting yourself!”

you I

her waist, Eric’s

finally acknowledge I’m right here? You don’t

“I- Mmm-”

silenced her again, kissing her deeply once more.

to her neck, deftly undoing the buttons

he doing?

eyes wide with disbelief.

speak clearly, her voice became muffled against his

was severely hurt, and besides, they were in a

supposed

strength overwhelmingly surpassed

her knee and thrust it

“Ugh!”

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