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.

tough hand; Hadley couldn’t bear to add

mother’s words, nodding

will wait at

“Good girl.”

Hadley’s heart, and she struggled

the

been, a child cast aside by her

saw

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

new stories

puffy eyes and a throbbing headache.

Just then, her phone buzzed, pulling her attention to a new message

darling. I’ve headed to the office. I’ll be there to pick

off her phone screen, choosing not to

greeted by Elissa, who pulled her into a tight hug.

with relief. “It’s so good to see

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