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

see.” Joy accepted her mother’s

will wait at

“Good girl.”

pierced Hadley’s heart, and

get the

as Hadley had once been, a child cast aside by her own

Hadley saw her younger self crying

Dad, please take me with you. I promise to be good, I won’t eat

stories

of restless dreams, waking with puffy eyes and a throbbing headache. When she finally

forehead. 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 you up after your

eyes and turned off her phone screen, choosing

studio, Hadley was greeted by Elissa, who pulled her into a

her back, her voice bright with relief. “It’s so

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255