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 so

Why would a daughter feel compelled to apologize to her mother, even

was

a vulnerable state deeply

her, his whisper soft in her ear. “Don’t cry. Your mom wouldn’t

situation, but what kind of mother would blame

settled around them, Hadley’s eyes fluttered open, her gaze filled with

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you fully awake

face, Eric felt

just a bad dream.

daze. She faintly recognized Eric’s efforts and knew

doing much

was a looming

“Alright.”

resumed their drive

suggested, “Maybe we should stay at

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