Chapter 675

Chapter 675:

She had strategically waited for Eric to leave before she felt comfortable stepping in.

“Mommy!” Joy was visibly happier. “You’re here!”

“Yes, sweetie.”

Managing her emotions and smiling, Hadley unveiled the thermal container she brought. “Were you waiting long? Here’s your favorite pie, all ready to eat.”

Even after leaving the hospital, Eric’s thoughts lingered on what he could possibly do for Joy.

Though not his daughter, he felt an inexplicable bond with her.

His phone interrupted his reverie.

It was Ernest calling.

“Ernest,” Eric answered with a swipe.

From the other side, Ernest’s voice came through. “Eric, head over to Maple Bay. There’s something important we need to discuss.”

“Right now?”

“That’s right, immediately.”

“Understood—I’ll head right over.”

and drove

Quentin’s home wasn’t unusual, but this time

pressing the bell, Quentin appeared in

Quentin said, stepping aside. “Please, come

“Much appreciated.”

𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓹𝓵𝓮𝓽𝓮

Quentin a brief

quietly from his

before glancing around curiously. “What’s the reason for all

Ernest attempted to rise, prompting Eric to quickly retrieve the cane resting

“Here you go.”

murmured, accepting the cane

“Follow me upstairs.”

though an unsettling feeling gripped

He followed Ernest upstairs.

Ernest paused solemnly outside

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