Chapter 1243:

Eric paused for a moment. “I was just about to leave.”

From the kitchen, Melba’s voice carried over. “Hadley, come have breakfast!”

“On my way!” Hadley called back, giving Eric a wave with her hand still on her mask. “Goodbye then. Just make sure to shut the door behind you.”

With that, she moved towards the kitchen.

“Sure,” Eric replied, his voice tinged with concern as he heard her cough again. His brow creased with worry. How was she managing to push through like this?

In the mid-afternoon, around three or four, Hadley was fast asleep, finally getting some rest after taking her medicine. The ringing of the doorbell jarred her awake.

“Who could that be?” she murmured, climbing out of bed. With Melba and Joy out for the afternoon, the place was quieter than usual.

Upon opening the door, she was surprised to see Eric.

“Do you need something?”

was holding a bag. “I’ve brought some imported medicine that’s supposed

the table and began to

Hadley tried to speak but was interrupted by a fit of

“Maybe you should try some of this right

proceeded to open the medicine box,

holding up

Eric

her rejection would convey her message. Yet, it appeared that some things

wry smile through her discomfort, she posed a direct question. “Are you worried about me?

her straightforwardness, Eric’s expression shifted to one of surprise. After a moment of silence, he met her gaze, his

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“I am…”

“You shouldn’t. And I

spoke, her throat tickled unbearably, as if a feather

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