Chapter 890:

True to form, Eric’s smile was mild but persistent, gently urging her, “Are you mad? Upset that I showed up? Do you remember what day today is?”

Hadley, seething with irritation, couldn’t remember the significance of the date.

“You’ve really forgotten,” Eric teased, gently tapping her forehead. “It’s time for your doctor’s appointment. Remember?” The realization cooled Hadley’s frustration somewhat.

With a gentle grip on her hand, Eric muttered, “Am I to think you’re negligent with your own affairs, or is it just memory lapses?”

Laughing lightly, he added, “Thankfully, Joy inherited her intelligence from her father.”

Hadley responded with a glare full of bitterness.

“My apologies,” realizing his mistake, Eric quickly amended. “She’s intelligent and beautiful, just like you. Let’s not delay the doctor any longer. He tends to be a little impatient.”

In Srixby, Eric’s authority was rarely questioned. However, the doctor was one of the few who wasn’t afraid to challenge him.

this, Hadley silently got into

even

I would recommend halting the treatment if this

a loss for words. He was well

we continue,” the doctor said as he guided Hadley to the

tales on gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s;

the treatment go? Are you feeling uncomfortable

gently.

“How about we grab dinner

a serious gaze. She got straight to the point, asking, “What’s

wheel, yet he kept

“All these moves—injecting funds, mingling with the crew, lavish meals, whisking me

serious.

over,” Hadley declared without hesitation.

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