Chapter 493:

“Eric…”

“Humph.”

His eyes chilled as he felt her resistance. “Is this your way of saying sorry? If you can’t even stand my embrace, why bother coming?”

“No…”

Hadley was quick to clarify.

“It’s not that I’m refusing your hug. It’s just that you’re quite heavy—I wasn’t prepared to catch you.”

His acceptance of her explanation was evident. Raising an eyebrow, Eric drew her close. His breath was warm against her ear, his tone low and seductive.

“Hadley, I’m feeling lightheaded.”

was so close, the strong smell of alcohol was unmistakable. Clearly, he had been drinking

“Let’s get you inside.”

him onto the couch, and she started to sweat lightly

“Ugh… huh…”

the couch, clutching his

I’m really

“I can see that.”

concerned frown, Hadley

from g?

for now. I’ll go make something

but quickly returned with a blanket in hand. After draping it over him, she made her way to the kitchen. Having stayed here long enough, she knew

honey jar. When the honey water was ready, she brought it out to the

is killing me!” Eric called out petulantly.

and supported him. “I was

want any!” Eric grimaced,

patience, Hadley encouraged him. “You said your head hurts, right? This should help.” She

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