Chapter 1400:

“That’s not it.” Tamara shook her head. “Today’s schedule was packed. She had several emotionally heavy scenes. She spent extra time rehearsing and preparing. That’s why she didn’t get around to eating.”

“Why is she pushing herself like that?”

Though it sounded like a scolding, Eric’s voice was heavy with concern. He shook his head. “It’s not like she needs to work to support a household…”

He glanced at Tamara. “I understand. You should go and have some rest.”

“Alright, Mr. Scott.”

In the bedroom, Hadley sat beside Joy, reading softly from a picture book. The little girl’s eyes had already begun to droop.

Outside the door, someone entered quietly.

Eric stepped in and glanced toward the bed. Joy, still half-awake, managed a small greeting.

“Hello, Eric.”

“Hi, Joy.”

He kept his voice low. “I’ll stay

“Why?” Hadley asked, confused.

“Just go. You’ll see.”


offer an explanation. Instead, he reached for her hand and gently pulled her up, then sat

Why the rush?

Hadley didn’t argue. She stepped out and closed the

smell of food drifted toward

it all

one of the

Miss Pearson,” the servant said

“Do you work in the

said it was important for

she didn’t recognize him. She was

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