Chapter 940:

As evening turned to night, Hadley watched Eric sleeping peacefully in the hospital bed.

“For Joy’s sake, I hope you find the strength to wake up soon,” she whispered.

When morning light arrived, the door to the hospital room creaked open.

Hadley, drowsy from a night on the couch, was stirred by the sound of voices.

The caregiver greeted the newcomer with a warm smile. “Miss Harris, good to see you this morning.”

“Yes,” Linda answered, looking around. “Is Hadley not here? She was supposed to be with Eric.”

“Miss Pearson is still asleep on the sofa over there.” Linda glanced in her direction.

Awakened by the commotion, Hadley stood up, sweeping her hair back with a swift motion of her hand and securing it with a hairband from her wrist. She then moved toward the bathroom, barely acknowledging Linda.

talk.” Linda’s voice

and turned slightly, intrigued by what

the right words. After a pause, she asked, “How do you feel about Eric? Are there

question caught Hadley off

a gentle chuckle. “Haven’t I mentioned

that so?” Linda’s skepticism was

“There’s not much I can do

in stories on

the caregiver appeared at the doorway. “Your breakfast

you. I’ll be there shortly,” Hadley responded, preparing to

to Linda. “Miss Harris, would you

Linda declined, her voice shaky. Her

Eric really were no longer an item. That was a relief. It seemed Hadley no longer harbored feelings for Eric. Despite Eric’s condition, Hadley was able to

her pulse quickening with a mix of relief and

bed, Eric’s expression shifted, his lips

Cold sweat clung to his skin, soaking his brow

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