Chapter 1209:

“Joy, you’re so pretty… like a rosy little apple.”

Not long ago, illness had drained every bit of color from her skin. But now, there was life in her cheeks again.

“Apple?” Joy’s eyes lit up. “Mommy, I want an apple!”

“Alright.” Hadley laughed. “Of course. Wait here, sweetheart—I’ll get one for you.”

“Okay!”

She stepped out, peeled a crisp apple, sliced it into pieces, and returned with a bowl.

“Here you go. Enjoy.”

Joy’s eyes widened with delight. “Wow! It’s a little bunny!”

Hadley had shaped the slices into tiny bunny ears. With children, sometimes it was the smallest effort that brought the biggest smiles.

“Thank you, Mommy!”

“You’re welcome…”

still smiling when her phone buzzed in her pocket.

It was Elvin.

answered. “Hello,

long time no see,” he

hadn’t spoken since the last film wrapped. Their most recent meeting had been months ago—when he’d introduced her to

something

show,” Elvin said.

“Already?

chuckled. “You don’t have much to record. When are you free? I can schedule around

“Hmm…”

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thought for

can’t during the day, but evenings work. I’m free

give me a second to

short pause. Then Elvin’s

tonight. It won’t take long—a few

“Sure, that’s fine.”

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