Chapter 1621:

While talking, she shot a quick glance at Eric. By then, he had already finished the remedy and just popped a piece of candied fruit into his mouth to wash away the bitter taste.

Catching her glance, he asked, “Did something happen?”

“Yeah.” Hadley gave a small nod, setting her phone aside. “Ernest is asking if you’re available later. If you are, he wants you to come with me.” Whatever Ernest had planned, it sounded significant.

“Sure thing,” Eric responded right away. “I’ll ask Phillips to clear my calendar.”

“Alright.”

Once more, Hadley lifted her phone and called. “Ernest, Eric said he’s available… Yes, that’s fine. We’ll see you later.”

Ending the call, she set the phone down just as the housekeeper arrived with breakfast. Their meal became a pleasant mix of conversation and food.

“Ernest wants us to visit Nyla this afternoon.”

like a good idea to Eric. “We haven’t seen her in ages. I’m all

the yolk, and offered it to Eric. Without hesitation,

didn’t care for egg yolks, Eric always took them off

and saw him off. Later in the day, Eric returned from work, ready to take

“You actually made it.”


at

Ernest as Ernest said, “Stay out here for a moment. Hadley, I

your next

flickered in Eric’s eyes. “Wait, I’m not allowed

us a moment.” Ernest

along

Hadley nodded, though a dozen questions swirled in her mind. She still

“Grandma, Hadley’s here now.”

“Good day, Nyla.”

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