Chapter 1213:

Elissa had done the same. And now Hadley too.

They used their children to win over men’s hearts, to bind them with something stronger than love—blood.

And the men? They were no better.

Ernest had been like that.

Eric was no different now.

Linda’s chest tightened as the thought hit her again.

What about her? Did she ever truly matter to them?

Back then, both Ernest and Eric had promised to cherish her for life. And now, look where that left her.

The next morning, just before seven, Hadley showed up at the hospital carrying a thermos of soup Melba had made.

As she eased the door open, Eric stepped out from the inner room.

Hadley said with a soft smile, lifting the

breakfast. You should eat before

“I’ll pass.”

Eric’s throat tightened as—

He shook his head.

a video conference with the overseas team first thing,” he said. “I need to head

gave a small

I won’t keep you. Go

“Alright.”

picked up his suit jacket from the sofa and

“I’ll come back tonight.”

“Okay. Take care.”

your escape to

He lingered.

“Hadley…”

brows drawn together, something

it?” She looked

“It’s nothing.”

was low as he turned away.

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