Chapter 1049:

“You’ll see! Eric will never choose you. He’s destined to be with me!”

But it wasn’t a breakup; it was just a postponement of the wedding.

“Okay,” Hadley said, forcing a small laugh. “I get it. Let’s wait then.” Despite her smile, Eric sensed something was off. An unease settled in his chest.

He squeezed her hand gently. “Once she’s better, we’ll start planning the wedding. I promise.”

But to Hadley, the excuse rang hollow.

Nyla’s condition didn’t seem grave enough to warrant this. Knowing Nyla’s spirited nature, news of their union might even lift her mood. Hadley wondered why Eric was stalling and not breaking up with her.

She guessed it was because of Linda.

Why couldn’t he just be honest?

Hadley chose not to call him out. Their relationship had always felt like it was on his terms. If he wanted to delay, she’d play along.

just

confident she

succeeded, Hadley told herself, she’d

better not

an embrace, his own mind a storm of doubt. Nyla had uncovered the truth about his origins. Could he still

And Hadley…

She didn’t know yet.

he break it to her? Would she care that he

feelings for him had always seemed lukewarm at best. Would his past

expression was heavy

the hospital, the doctor completed his rounds and addressed Ernest and Eric, who stood waiting

fiction with .

good spirits and

they replied

“You’re welcome.”

to face them. They entered her room quietly, positioning themselves on either side of

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