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.”

call swiftly and drove straight

wasn’t unusual, but this time felt strangely

bell, Quentin appeared

Flynn,” Quentin said, stepping aside.

“Much appreciated.”

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a brief nod, Eric

quietly from his

curiously.

Ernest attempted to rise, prompting

“Here you go.”

the cane and

“Follow me upstairs.”

though an unsettling feeling

He followed Ernest upstairs.

paused solemnly outside a

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