NovelApexChapter 1014: Eric allowed her head to nestle against his shoulder as he gently swayed with her in the room.
"Are you still too sleepy to open your eyes?" With a gentle pat on her back, his hand cradled her closely. "No hurry, I'm here. Take all the tyou need, Joy." Slowly, Joy's sobs subsided, tears still streaking her cheeks. She lifted her gaze to Eric.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"It's you." "Yes," Eric replied, his smile reassuring. "It's me, and you're awake now. Your mom's waiting for us. Ready to get dressed?" "Okay." Joy had picked out her outfit the previous evening. "Over there." She directed him to where her clothes were neatly hung in the corner.
"Okay then." With one arm securely around Joy, Eric used his other hand to retrieve the clothes. He gently placed Joy down and assisted her into her selected outfit.
From the doorway, Hadley observed silently. She found herself deep in thought. Seeing Eric's gentle patience with Joy, she wondered: could he truly turn indifferent toward Joy even if she refused his proposal? Just then, her phone buzzed; Elissa was calling.
"Hi, Elissa." "Hadley, if it's convenient, could you visit? There's something important... I need to discuss with you." There was a softness and a hint of uncertainty in Elissa's tone, indicating she was somewhat distressed. Hadley consented. “I'm free this afternoon. I'll be visiting, okay?" After ending the call, she overheard Joy's exasperated outburst.
"That's not right!" "What's the matter?” Eric scanned his daughter from head to toe, puzzled by her distress.
"My jeans!" Joy gestured at herself, eyes wide with dismay. "They're on wrong-the butterfly should be in front!" "Oh." Eric glanced down and saw she was correct, though the mix-up seemed minor. With a sheepish grin, he owned up to the error. "My bad. Let's sort it out now. Can you let this slide? I promise I'll get it right next time." Updates always live at galnov_ls"Humph." Joy crossed her arms, still displeased.
Hadley approached, nudging her gently. "Once you're fixed up, go scrub your face and brush those teeth. Your breakfast is cooling off." "Your mom's patience is wearing thin," Eric teased in a hushed tone, tossing Joy a playful wink. "Better hustle!" "Oh!" Spotting Hadley's stern look, Joy leaped into Eric's arms. "Don't mess it up again! Taketo freshen up, please!" "Okay!" Eric and Joy reconciled with a chuckle, darting off to the bathroom.
Hadley's morning was booked with a video shoot, leaving her afternoon free to visit Elissa in the sanatorium.
"Hadley!" Elissa tugged her onto the couch, her face already tinged with a e shy flush before she uttered a word.
"What's up?" Hadley asked, intrigued, sensing it might involve Ernest.
"Well..." Elissa leaned in, her voice barely above a whisper. "Could you ask Mr. Flynn if could switch to a different house?"
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