Chapter 1292:

She frowned. “No.”

Eric tilted his head. “Why not? Aren’t you hungry?”

She gestured to her elaborate headpiece. “Wearing this makes eating a nightmare.”

Inside the box were delicate, handmade ravioli—pillowy pasta filled with savory meat and steeped in a rich broth.

The smell alone made her mouth water.

Eric chuckled. “You want some, don’t you? You and Joy both love this. Don’t worry—I’ve got a way.”

Hadley looked at him, intrigued.

With one hand holding the box and the other a spoon, Eric said, “I’ll feed you. You don’t have to move—just open your mouth.” He smiled. “Want to start with a sip of broth?”

He remembered she usually preferred that.

Hadley didn’t respond, but she didn’t protest either.

it gently, and brought it to her lips. “Careful. It’s hot. Open up.” She did,

is it?”

her

wider,” he said, this time offering her a spoonful of ravioli. His eyes crinkled as

cheeks puffing up as she

Eric chuckled again.

so funny?” she asked with a

he said, brushing his fingers against her cheek. “Joy

Hadley froze.

gentle touch—it reminded her

journey starts

“Have another sip…”

fed her—broth, ravioli,

done,” she

two more,” Eric noted, peeking into the

her head. “I

“Alright.”

fuss, he ate

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