Chapter 998:

He chuckled softly at her concern. “Alright, alright. I’ll be careful.”

Rolling his sleeve back down, he glanced at his watch. “I should head to the office.”

“Okay,” Hadley replied, guilt tugging at her again. “You should get back to work.”

She had already taken up too much of his time.

“I’ll be going then,” he said gently, adding a few more reminders before turning to leave.

Outside the room, Eric stood stiffly, his posture tense, neither stepping forward nor backing away. As Denver emerged, Eric’s eyes narrowed slightly, something unreadable flickering across his face.

Denver gave him a brief, unreadable glance, and then walked away without a word.

Just then, a nurse carrying a treatment tray approached and paused beside Eric. “Why are you still standing here? She’s awake now. You can go in.”

tight. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he

“It was a serious condition, but

slightly, glancing toward the door. “Could you ask if she’s willing

Just

“Thank you.”

the door and stepped inside, smiling warmly at Hadley. “You’re looking much better,” the nurse said kindly as

toward the door, she added, “That gentleman from last night is still waiting out there. He’s asked to see you. Would you like to let him

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before she gave a

If there was a time to face it—to face

the nurse

rigidly, like a soldier awaiting

of

“You’re welcome.”

took a breath and stepped through the door, unconsciously pressing his lips together. Each step toward the bed seemed to quicken his

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