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.

broth, blew on it gently, and brought it to her lips. “Careful. It’s hot. Open

is it?”

murmured, her voice

said, this time offering her a spoonful of ravioli. His eyes

cheeks puffing up

Eric chuckled again.

asked with a playful

brushing his fingers against her cheek. “Joy looks just like

Hadley froze.

gentle touch—it reminded her too

journey starts at

“Have another sip…”

fed her—broth, ravioli,

she said

two more,” Eric noted,

shook her head.

“Alright.”

he ate the rest

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