Chapter 1224:

“Mommy…” Joy’s voice called from the inner room.

Eric glanced that way. “She’s up. Go to her. I’ll take care of this.”

“Okay,” Hadley said, rising. She couldn’t avoid it anymore.

“Smile for her,” Eric said gently. “Kids notice everything. Be strong—for her.”

“I know,” Hadley nodded, took a breath, and went to the inner room. After helping Joy freshen up and bringing her out for breakfast, Hadley noticed Eric was already gone.

His words echoed in her mind. She squared her shoulders, steeling herself.

“Time for breakfast, Joy. Your favorite pancakes today.”

“Yay! I want lots!” Joy beamed.

The backlash came quickly.

That morning, the nurse didn’t bring the medicine at the usual time.

Hadley got up to

she saw the nurse entering the suite. The woman didn’t notice

deliver the meds?” the caregiver

“Yeah.”

voice. “Hey… did you see the news? Do you think

are photos. Looks

caregiver gasped. “She has a kid and still

a kid? Heard she’s divorced. Her

is full of

froze, ice

her voice sharp. “What did

color draining from

“M-Miss Pearson…”

ghost-white, lips trembling. “Is this how hospital staff behave? Gossiping about patients right in their

“Miss Pearson…”

Hadley pointed to

could live with public scorn—but not

Joy overheard that, how

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