NovelApexChapter 1020: "I see," Hadley said softly, nodding.
Though she harbored no fondness for Linda, a twinge of pity stirred within her. Seeing Linda so diminished was undeniably heart-wrenching. But Hadley's sympathy stopped there-a faint flicker, nothing more.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"May I go now?" Hadley asked, rising to her feet with quiet resolve.
"Hadley," Eric said, his brow knitting as he caught her hand. "She is in this state because of me. Can't you see that? I can't just walk away from her." Hadley met his gaze, pausing for a fleeting moment.
Instead of answering, she turned the question back on him. “Does it even matter whether I understand the situation or not?" "Hadley..." Eric's grip tightened, a sudden edge to it.
The pressure stung. Hadley's brows furrowed slightly, and a wry, almost mocking chuckle slipped from her lips. "If I said I didn't, would you stop caring for her? Askingthis—it's pointless, don't you think?" She glanced down at Eric's hand, still clasping hers. "Aren't you going to let go? I've been here long enough. I need to go." "Get hand rest," Hadley's tone was cool and unshaken, her expression a mask of indifference.
As she had said, she wasn't troubled-nor did she make a fuss. Eric froze, words failing him. He didn't release Hadley's hand. Instead, he rose, still holding on, and said, "I'll take you home." Hadley arched a brow, surprise flickering across her face. “You can bear to leave Linda? If she wakes and you're not there, won't she turn the hospital upside down?" Eric shot her a look. “She is sedated. She won't stir for hours." Before Hadley could say more, he led her out of the hospital and drove her to Millland Road.
The car rolled to a stop outside Hadley's apartment building. Eric stepped out and walked her to her door. "Get srest. I'll cby in the morning." Hadley glanced up at him, astonishment softening her voice. "Aren't you worn out?" Her words were gentle, tinged with what seemed like genuine concern. Eric tirelessly shuttled between the hospital, tending to Linda's needs, and then made his way here to be by her side. Didn't it wear him down? Wasn't there a flicker of frustration beneath it all? Latest chapters in glovel☐☐om "Linda needs you right now," Hadley continued. "Focus on her." Eric's brows drew together, his voice taut. "Are you testing me? Or is this your way of nudging us toward another breakup talk?" He searched Hadley's face for any trace of discontent.
Yet, there was none.
"You've got it wrong," Hadley said, a soft laugh escaping as she shook her head. "Me, breaking up with you? I wouldn't dare-Joy still needs you. I'm just worried you're running yourself ragged. That's all."
"Humph!" Eric let out a scoff, his hand rising to cradle Hadley's chin, his m fingers brushing he smooth cheek. "I know you feel nothing for me. You don't need to keep hammering that home."
He leaned closer, his breath warm against her skin. "What's your game? Think needlingwill make I makelet you go? Not a chance. Now go to bed."
Upon returning to the hospital, Eric found Ernest waiting, alreadyo M e apprised of the situation. "Ernest." Eric greeted him, his voice heavy with strain.
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