Chapter 599:

“Mom.” Joy’s spirits seemed to lift a bit. “Why doesn’t Dad ever call me? You called me even when you were busy.”

Hadley had once come to Srixby alone and would often pick up the phone to talk to Joy.

She froze, a chill running through her.

Hadley’s heart ached so deeply it felt as if it might stop.

Choking back tears, she said, “That’s because Dad’s work is special. He can’t just make calls.”

Lies flowed easily, but she preferred crafting a fairytale for Joy rather than revealing the truth about her father’s coldness and irresponsibility.

She would shoulder the burden of Eric’s disdain alone.

Joy would remain blissfully unaware of who her father really was; she would live in a beautiful illusion about him.

been dealt a tough hand; Hadley couldn’t bear to

Joy accepted her mother’s words, nodding with

at home for

“Good girl.”

a sharp pang pierced Hadley’s heart, and she struggled

get the chance to

been, a child cast aside

moment of daze, Hadley saw her

with you. I promise to be good, I won’t eat much, and I’ll help take care

stories on

night, Hadley drifted in and out of restless dreams, waking with puffy eyes and a throbbing headache. When she finally

forehead. Just then,

headed to the office. I’ll be there to pick you

eyes and turned off her phone screen, choosing not to

by Elissa, who pulled her into a tight

her voice bright with relief. “It’s so good to

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