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.”

toward the door. He kept his voice low. “I’ll stay

“Why?” Hadley asked, confused.

“Just go. You’ll see.”


and gently pulled her up, then sat beside Joy in her place. He gave her a small

Why the rush?

who was barely awake, Hadley didn’t argue. She stepped out and closed the door quietly behind

the smell of food drifted toward her, warm and

it all on

stomach growled. Loud enough for one of the servants by

evening, Miss Pearson,” the servant said kindly,

the smile. “Do you work in the

it was important for her to recognize everyone—just in case someone with ill intentions tried to

didn’t recognize him.

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