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.”

his voice tight. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he

confirmed with a small smile. “It was a

door. “Could you ask if she’s willing

Just

“Thank you.”

Hadley. “You’re looking much better,”

tilt of her head toward the door, she added, “That gentleman from last night is

flicked toward the door in surprise.

hub is

passed before she gave a quiet nod.

couldn’t avoid this forever. If there was a time to

the nurse said

soldier awaiting orders. “She’s

his chest, a confused mix of anticipation and dread tightening in his throat.

“You’re welcome.”

toward the bed seemed to quicken his pulse. By the time he

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