Chapter 316:

Before anyone could respond, a recognizable voice rang out. “Grandma.”

Quickly, Eric entered, his strides long and purposeful. A hint of red colored his cheeks, suggesting he had indulged in a drink or two. As soon as Eric noticed Hadley and Denver, a slight smirk formed on his lips.

“Who do we have here?” Eric’s voice carried a note of feigned unfamiliarity as he looked at Denver and Hadley.

“Eric,” Nyla called out, her tone sharp.

She caught the subtle signs of Eric’s intoxication and rose from her seat swiftly.

Eric’s seemingly gentle smile didn’t fool Nyla for a second; she knew too well that it masked his discontent.

“Eric!” Nyla’s voice dropped to a whisper, and she gave him a subtle shake of her head, a clear warning not to make a scene.

Eric frowned, frustration simmering. Instead of snapping, he let out a short laugh. Was Nyla seriously worried about what he might do?

tension in the room

atmosphere

smile. “Thank you for the dinner. It’s getting late, and we should be

responded, turning back to block Eric’s approach with a forced

standing beside Denver. “I’ll come

air charged with tension,

nodded. “Alright then, Denver… just make sure Hadley gets home without any

Denver replied

chimed in, turning to

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his

that

a slight hesitation, she accepted his hand with

“Alright.”

exited

left behind, scoffed sharply, “Grandma, they’ve left. Can you

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