Chapter 1659:

“I know.” Ernest gave a quiet nod of understanding, appreciating Eric’s steadfast resolve.

After the call ended, Eric stepped out of his room.

He set off to find Cordell.

Two days later, in the soft light of the afternoon, Eric’s phone rang again. It was Hadley, and when he answered, the cheerful voices of Hadley and Joy spilled through.

“It’s connected, Joy!” Hadley said brightly. “Go ahead, talk to Daddy.”

“Hello? Hello? Daddy, can you hear me?” Joy’s voice chirped with excitement.

A warm smile spread across Eric’s face. “I hear you loud and clear, Joy. What’s on your mind, sweetheart?”

“Daddy,” Joy’s voice bubbled with delight. “Mommy whipped up the tastiest chicken today. We’re waiting for you to come home so we can all have dinner together!”

a tender warmth flooding through him. “That sounds absolutely mouthwatering. I’ll be

Joy called out, passing the phone to Hadley.

laugh danced through the line as she spoke to Eric.

up

be waiting for you to share


“Sounds perfect.”

your storytelling

his attention to the stack of documents on

phone buzzed

came through, steady

furrowed slightly.

located Linda. She routed through

returned to Srixby. A

Villas for now,” he directed, recalling an earlier conversation with Ernest, who was tied up with

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