Chapter 468:

A tear escaped him as he tried to speak again.

Hadley turned sharply, seizing Eric’s arm. “We need to leave now!”

Eric caught on immediately; she wanted Denver to witness her departure—with him.

Though irritated, Eric played along, gripping her hand firmly.

“Let’s go.”

Denver’s eyes, red with sorrow, followed their hands as they exited the room. He felt utterly helpless.

On the ground floor, Hadley let go of Eric and sank to the floor, her face hidden in her arms. Her sobs were quiet, yet her grief was profound.

She mourned for Denver, for a romance that could never fully blossom. She wept for her daughter, whose medical treatment was now uncertain, threatening her future.

The world seemed filled with endless tragedies, and she bore the weight of far too many.

Eric stood nearby, watching silently, unsure how to comfort her.

years ago, when he had sent her away from Srixby. Did she still hold

cried for him then, in his absence,

Eric looked away, his heart aching at the

He felt truly despicable.

pulling a handkerchief from his pocket to gently

come back to me. I promise, no more tears

What was that?

at

raised her head, her eyes wet with tears, and stared

to Linda was unmistakable, perhaps

the brothers

lose control and betray Ernest’s trust, didn’t he? Feeling a deep sadness, Hadley noticed

knows no bounds,” she

support

back at him, her smile vanishing, and

Eric pondered if another like Hadley

affirmed with a nod. “Yes,

feet. As she stood up, her legs felt weak, causing her to

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