Chapter 536:

“No.” Hadley scrunched her nose in objection. “I don’t eat where I sleep.”

Eric arched an eyebrow at her particularity, then leaned down and lifted her effortlessly. “I’ll carry you downstairs. You haven’t eaten much lately—how would you have the strength to walk?”

By the time they reached the dining area, the housekeeper had already prepared the table.

The sight of the food made Hadley’s lips tighten. Today, just this once, she decided she might eat a little extra. Eric noticed her resolve and served her a generous portion.

“Go ahead and eat,” he encouraged. “Focus on getting better. You’ve missed enough meals—an extra helping today won’t affect your weight.”

“Okay.” Reassured, Hadley began to eat.

Eric watched her with a pleased smile—until his phone interrupted the moment. It was Phillips calling. Stepping away, Eric answered, “Yes, it’s me. Go on…”

going to the office, relying on Phillips to keep him informed. Phillips managed

Eric was still engaged on the phone. She glanced down at her feet,

moment, her

“Hello, Elissa?”

“Are you all right? Is he being kind

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over the fever now. I’m doing

been a misunderstanding? Surely someone who’d fly a helicopter across cities to rush you to

As Hadley processed her friend’s words, her expression slowly shifted

A stormy night? What are you talking about?” Hadley

blinked, equally thrown. “You seriously

began to align. “Wait—so you’re telling me the person who flew me to the hospital

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