Chapter 1259:

Eric had seen Hadley unravel like this before. Every time, it flared up after a man’s touch.

When they had first started out, she had recoiled from him, wary and guarded. Over time, though, she had softened, letting him in bit by bit.

And that half brick…

He had seen it before.

Back when Hadley had just returned to Srixby, she had fended off some lowlifes with a brick just like it, landing herself in a police station for her trouble.

Had she been carrying one ever since? But why?

Eric’s silence grew heavier, his frown deepening.

There was so much about Hadley he still didn’t understand.

Hadley stirred not long after, her eyes fluttering open about twenty minutes later.

“You’re awake?”

was soft, his face close as he

you feel?” He took her hand, his smile

body. “I’m okay… just a bit of a

had knocked her out, Eric

as

all sneaky. I misjudged

wry huff. “The guy was up to no good, so he had it

banged-up arm, but we’ve sent him to the hospital. His camera is smashed,

“Okay.” Hadley exhaled, relieved.

taking in

“Where are we?”

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Bay,” Eric replied. “My

needing words, Hadley understood why

herself up, she eased into a sitting

his hand steadying her. “It’s late, and you haven’t eaten. How about a

Melba and Joy would likely have had

cook has whipped up something nice,” Eric added.

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