Chapter 1039:

“It’s late…” Eric murmured, averting his gaze and edging away slightly. “You’re exhausted. Go rest.”

His tone made it clear he didn’t want to continue the conversation.

But Linda felt trapped now. “Eric, please don’t leave!”

Her voice cracked as she was overwhelmed by her emotions, and her eyes shimmered with desperation. “I know! It’s because of Nyla, right? You’re worried she won’t approve, aren’t you?”

As the matriarch of the Flynn family, Nyla was a firm believer that family matters should remain private. That was why, years ago, Nyla had insisted that Linda choose between Ernest and Eric early on. She had even gone as far as arranging Eric’s marriage to Hadley after Linda had chosen Ernest.

The more Linda dwelled on these thoughts, the more certain she became of her convictions. It all made sense now.

“Then let’s walk away from the Flynn family. I’m ready to go with you!”

to speak, but Linda was

she managed a smile. “Even if we cut ties with them, you have what

his arm tightly, as if her

behind—right now! Once we’re out,

Seeing her lose control, Eric raised his voice in

halted abruptly, finally still. “You…

slowly yet decisively. “Linda, I don’t have

trembled, her resolve crumbling, yet she defiantly

If I don’t have feelings for someone, not even my grandmother can make me give in.

his marriage to Hadley, he had

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I do like someone, I’ll challenge the entire world if necessary to make it happen.

back to Hadley. Linda laughed bitterly. “And what about me? Will you

Eric shook his head. His voice was raspy but steady. “To

A sister?

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