Chapter 608:

“Alright.” With a weak nod, Hadley closed her eyes and reclined, letting exhaustion take over.

As they drove off, Eric, concerned for her comfort, turned the heater up. He navigated the car gently, wary of causing her any additional unease.

Hadley’s head was slightly tilted, her eyes shut.

It seemed like she had drifted into a dream.

“Mmm… mmm…”

From his position, Eric could only catch her faint sobs, his worry deepening. He decided to pull over.

Taking her hand in his, he softly inquired, “Hadley? Are you awake?”

“Mmm…” She did not open her eyes, continuing to murmur, “Mom…”

Leaning in, Eric listened intently. It was clear Hadley longed for her mother.

I’m sorry. I made a mistake, I’m so sorry…” she

was confused. Why would a daughter feel compelled to apologize to

was wrong…

in such a vulnerable state

her, his whisper soft in her ear.

not have grasped the full situation, but what kind of mother

fluttered open, her gaze filled with bewilderment as she looked

𝖁𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖋𝖞 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊: 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘[․]𝖈𝖔𝖒

you fully awake

her face, Eric

was just a bad dream. I had to intervene. I held you, comforted you. Do you feel any

hadn’t fully fallen asleep—her mind was in a daze. She faintly recognized

much better.

grew darker, there was a looming threat of treacherous roads from rain

“Alright.”

resumed their drive into

toward Hadley, suggested, “Maybe we should stay at

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