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.

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

himself was present, quietly standing

them with a

“Linda, Ernest.”

said, giving him a gentle yet reproachful

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How are you

Eric answered after a brief pause

stiff when I

shouldn’t move around so much,” Linda said softly, easing him

yourself. You’ve got

scratches,” Eric responded, offering her a reassuring

“No big deal.”

attention to Ernest, he

know what

Hadley might have called him before the incident still worried

you spoken to her? Is

a chance to speak, instead

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