Chapter 638:

Silence.

Hadley swallowed, knocking again. “Eric, I know I messed up tonight. Please don’t shut me out—open the door, okay?” Still, no response.

“Eric?”

Knock! Knock!

Inside, Eric stood by the liquor cabinet. He reached for a bottle of whiskey, twisting off the cap with a practiced motion before pulling open the bottom drawer. From inside, he retrieved a pack of cigarettes. Lighting one, he inhaled deeply, the burn of nicotine and alcohol settling into his system like an old habit.

Hadley had always nagged him about quitting drinking and smoking. But why should he bother changing himself for someone who couldn’t even be honest with him? She didn’t care. So why should he?

Just as he took another drag, he suddenly froze.

Had he imagined it?

No… he hadn’t.

had gone

left? Just like that? So soon? Was that all the

“Hadley!”

With a sharp motion, he yanked off

The silence outside stretched.

is your storytelling

rubbing his temples as his head pounded. What was she

already

heartless woman! He had done everything

for even the smallest effort in

suddenly heard a noise outside the door. It wasn’t knocking. It was the sound of metal scraping against the lock. Frowning, he stilled, listening. Someone was

Another click. Another failure.

finally—A soft click.

muttered from the other

inside, a sharp wave of

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