Chapter 1105:

“It’s time for your medicine,” Ernest said, offering the pills and water. Though Nyla’s health had improved since leaving the hospital, a quiet sadness still lingered in her eyes due to Eric’s departure.

“Alright,” she murmured, taking the medicine.

Trying to follow through on Eric’s request, Ernest gently encouraged, “Grandma, you shouldn’t stay indoors all day. Why not go out for tea with your friends or take a walk?”

Nyla waved a hand dismissively. “It’s hard to find a real friend at my age.”

Ernest nodded. “You’re right. You and Hadley’s grandmother were close… but sadly she passed away.”

A deep sigh escaped Nyla. “It’s been ten years since Clare left us.”

“Grandma,” Ernest said thoughtfully, “when you took Hadley in, was it because she had no one else?”

The question gave Nyla pause. Her expression shifted, a flicker of coldness crossing her face. “She had relatives, but none worth mentioning. They were worthless.”

was just

be talked about,”

Grandma. You know I care about Hadley just as much as you do.

a moment, she sighed again and relented. “Fine. Hadley’s mother indeed died when she was very young. But her father… her father is still

brows rose

Eric sat in his

phone rang. He answered instantly. “Ernest? Did you

replied, his voice low. “Hadley’s story… it’s

the steering wheel tightened. “What

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her only family. She

shut. His jaw clenched.

of her friendship with Hadley’s grandmother. But really, Hadley has suffered far more than we

“Eric, we really should have done better.

know,” Eric whispered,

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