Chapter 1208: He glanced toward Hadley.
"Is she all better now?" "Yes." Before Hadley could respond, Joy wrapped her arms around Brady's neck and leaned in to whisper, "I'm all better now." She pulled back, her small face lifted, eyes shining like glass marbles in the light.
"Mommy said it's because of you that I got better. Thank you, Uncle Brady. I love you the most!" Brady froze, a lump rising in his throat before he could stop it. He let out a soft laugh and tapped her tiny nose with one finger.
"You little charmer... I love you the most too.” For someone so young, Joy already knew how to steal hearts.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSoon, they were settled back in the room.
Joy no longer needed IV treatment-just oral medication and routine monitoring.
Given her condition, having one adult nearby was enough.
Hadley and Eric had talked things through. She would stay during the day, and he would cover the nights.
At first, Hadley had been reluctant to involve Eric anymore now that Joy was all better.
"I can manage," she said quietly. "I've done it before." But Eric wouldn't hear of it.
"That was before," he said gently. "Back when I didn't even know Joy existed. It's different now." Hadley frowned, concern flickering across her features.
"But aren't you busy?" He didn't deny it. He didn't need to. Even in silence, it was clear-he had only just returned to the Scott family, and there was no doubt his plate was full. But he'd cback for one reason: Joy.
galis your update source "Yes," Eric said with a quiet nod. "But I'll handle everything else... Joy always comes first.” His eyes settled on Hadley, voice lowering with sincerity.
"Taking care of her-it's something we both share now." Since he'd put it that way, Hadley didn't argue anymore.
Maybe it really was for the best.
Their schedules were arranged with care-just enough distance to avoid the discomfort of being in the sspace too long.
They were, after all, divorced. And no matter how well they handled things now, sharing a suite still cwith En. its own complications. "All right then," she said quietly.
And just like that, the decision was made.
That afternoon, Joy woke from her nap, her cheeks flushed a healthy pink.
Hadley leaned in, unable to hold back a smile as she cupped her daughter's el? soft face.