Chapter 1260:

“Hadley.”

Hadley’s reaction didn’t escape Eric. His brow creased slightly, but his voice grew even gentler, coaxing.

“That half brick you wielded tonight… do you always carry it in your bag?”

Hadley’s eyes snapped up, locking onto his. Her lips tightened, but no words came.

“It’s true, isn’t it?”

Hadley’s expression all but confirmed it. Eric’s throat tightened, his voice steady but searching.

“Hadley, why do you keep a half-brick with you?”

Their gazes held, unspoken questions hanging between them.

The room grew still, the silence thick.

ears, her chest rising and falling

she trust him

it safe to let him

sudden chime of the doorbell

Who could be visiting at this

Let me check,” Eric

late-night visitor was likely Phillips or Cordell, and it

enough, it

to ensure Hadley was out of

Remy Deleon. The guy’s not exactly a mastermind—didn’t take long

had

brow furrowed. “Did

favorite is

head bobbing. “He’s near the

capture, Cordell would never have considered interrupting Eric at such

head

Hadley to finish eating and ensure she returned safely before addressing

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