NovelApexChapter 1025: In that moment, Eric was caught off guard, unable to restrain her. Why had Hadley spoken like that? It was no secret in Srixby's circles that she and Linda rarely saw eye to eye.
Yet, Linda's resentment toward Hadley stemmed from a more profound tragedy... That year, a devastating loss had occurred-Linda had lost her child because of Hadley.
Why, then, did Hadley express such intense disdain for Linda just now when Linda was the real victim here? Eric shut his eyes, a thought hovering at the brink of understanding, yet it eluded him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFor the next few days, Hadley hadn't been needed on set. Her part in the was small, after all.
One morning, she allowed herself a little extra sleep. Awakening, she found Joy curled up beside her. Gently, Hadley reached out to caress Joy's soft cheeks. "Joy, it's tto..." She halted mid-sentence. Why was Joy's face so unusually warm? "Joy?" she called out, managing to keep her voice even despite her rising concern. "Can you wake up for me?" Joy's eyes fluttered open, heavy and watery, looking up at Hadley.
In a faint voice, she murmured, "Mommy. Good morning." "Good morning, baby." Quickly, Hadley grabbed a thermometer and checked Joy's temperature.
It read 38.9 degrees Celsius-Joy was running a fever.
Hadley's heart sank as Joy's fever confirmed her fears. A plaintive sob broke from Joy's small form. Her tears began to fall as she whimpered, "Mommy, I don't feel good." "I know." Gathering Joy into her arms, Hadley's concern deepened. "We're going to put on sclothes and head to the hospital, okay? The doctor will help you feel better." Joy whimpered again.
At that moment, Melba walked in, alerted by the noise. "What's wrong?" LAF€$† ¢ ħАþt€яŞ ¡n Ġ@lnøvelş"Melba," Hadley said urgently, "We need to leave now. Joy is really sick. We have to get to the hospital right away!" "Oh, got it!" Melba responded, quickly springing into action.
Dressed and ready, Hadley cradled Joy in her arms, with Melba trailing behind as they left the apartment.
Cradled against Hadley, Joy's voice was raspy from crying. "Mommy, where's Eric? Isn't he supposed to ctoday?" "Don't cry, Joy. You have to be brave now," Hadley soothed, her own eyes brimming with tears.
Eric hadn't shown up this morning either.
Eric had a habit of showing up when he wasn't wanted. But now that they actually needed him, he was nowhere to be seen.
Fueled by this frustrating realization, Hadley sped toward the hospital with Joy. Along the way, Joy's weak calls filled the car. "Mommy... Eric..."
Upon arriving at the hospital, Hadley handed Joy over to Melba. "Stay With her for the blood test. I need to make a call." "Alright." Melba nodded, already guessing who Hadley planned to reach. She was right.
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