Chapter 814:

As he stepped out, Ernest’s voice called him back. “Eric.”

Eric turned, a fleeting shadow of fragility crossing his face—Ernest didn’t miss it.

Ernest’s eyes held firm, but his tone melted into something gentler. “Come what may, I’ve got your back.”

A lump rose in Eric’s throat, but he managed a grin. “I know. Thanks, Ernest.”

“Go on, then.” Ernest shooed him off and shut the door.

The Cayenne purred forward, pausing briefly before Linda.

Eric slid back into the Bentley, where Hadley lounged against the seat, eyes shut, lost in slumber.

He reached out, drawing her close. She didn’t stir, sleeping soundly in his embrace.

at her peaceful face, his

him had shifted out

her heart? Or had she accepted her fate, tethered to him by the

from his side. “Hadley,” Eric whispered, his voice soft

Hadley inside with just one good arm when her eyes fluttered

murmured, blinking sleepily. “Why didn’t

impeccable timing. My arm’s aching—mind if I just hold your hand

???????

guided Hadley out of the

Hadley inhaled deeply, a grin tugging at her lips. “Something smells divine! Fiona, what

from the kitchen, “it’s beef

Eric to the table, gesturing at his

agreed, his smile as warm

said between spoonfuls, her tone shifting to business, “can we call off Theodore’s shadow act? I

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