Chapter 700:

Hadley flashed him a polite smile.

“Thanks.”

Without another word, she turned and left.

Phillips watched her leave, completely unsettled.

Now what was he supposed to do?

Even though Hadley’s logic made sense, he still couldn’t shake the feeling that Eric would expect her there when he opened his eyes.

Phillips couldn’t help but feel that Hadley seemed entirely unconcerned with Eric’s condition.

At around nine, Eric finally regained consciousness.

Surprisingly, he felt fine—like he’d simply awakened from a long, restful sleep.

“Eric—you’re finally up.” Linda’s unmistakable voice rang out, filled with relief and mild surprise.

him, she was wearing hospital clothes, though her stay was precautionary—aside from feeling cold and a little shaken, she’d escaped

was present, quietly standing

acknowledged them with a slight

“Linda, Ernest.”

time you woke up,” Linda said, giving him a gentle yet

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unconscious for hours. How

answered after a brief pause to check

when

shouldn’t move around so much,” Linda said

strain yourself. You’ve got injuries everywhere;

Eric responded,

“No big deal.”

to Ernest,

Hadley know what

that Hadley might have called

you spoken to her? Is

a chance to speak, instead letting out a bitter laugh filled

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