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.

gaming didn’t interest her, she opened a video app and immersed herself in a

captured her attention, but the sound of her laughter drifting over to him

unmistakable.

woman lounging across from

Hadley asked patiently, “What

“Come lie down over here instead. That sofa’s too cramped

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

her attention to her

amused her.

unable to bear

burst of irritation, he threw the blankets aside, clenched his jaw, and got up from the bed, determinedly

phone–only to

on earth

speechless, stunned to see him upright. “Have you

lost your mind?”

even been sitting up, let alone standing here before her.

ignoring me, I’ll just carry

sharp pain, Eric reached down and swiftly pulled her

said I want you

“Eric!”

panic surged in Hadley’s eyes. Instinctively, she began twisting to break free. “Put

lost his

wounds! You’ll hurt

bed despite his complexion turning

laid her down abruptly.

protests by suddenly capturing her

across her face,

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“Eric!”

cold shiver. Was he serious about continuing despite

to disregard his own well–being?

resist without worsening his

hurting yourself!”

I didn’t care.”

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

truly see me? To finally acknowledge I’m right here? You don’t know how much it drives me crazy when you ignore me!

“I- Mmm-”

again, kissing her

down to her neck, deftly undoing the

he

eyes wide

to speak clearly, her voice

this–Eric was severely hurt, and besides, they were in a hospital

she supposed

injuries, Eric’s physical strength overwhelmingly

drew back her knee and thrust it forward

“Ugh!”

struck Eric squarely in his injured abdomen, causing him to release her instantly. He stumbled backward, collapsing heavily onto the floor.

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