BuzzNovelChapter 1213: Elissa had done the same. And now Hadley too.
They used their children to win over men's hearts, to bind them with something stronger than love-blood.
And the men? They were no better.
Ernest had been like that.
Eric was no different now.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLinda's chest tightened as the thought hit her again.
What about her? Did she ever truly matter to them? Back then, both Ernest and Eric had promised to cherish her for life. And now, look where that left her.
The next morning, just before seven, Hadley showed up at the hospital carrying a thermos of soup Melba had made.
As she eased the door open, Eric stepped out from the inner room.
"You're up already?" Hadley said with a soft smile, lifting the bag in her hand.
"I brought breakfast. You should eat before heading out." "I'll pass." Eric's throat tightened as- He shook his head.
"I've got a video conference with the overseas team first thing," he said. "I need to head out." Hadley gave a small nod, her tone light.
"I see... then I won't keep you. Go ahead." "Alright." He picked up his suit jacket from the sofa and adjusted the collar.
"I'll cback tonight." "Okay. Take care." gvlnovsis your escape to fiction He lingered.
"Hadley..." His eyes rested on her face, brows drawn together, something unsaid caught in his throat. "What is it?" She looked at him, confused.
"It's nothing." His voice was low as he turned away. He pressed his lips together, clearly struggling.
He opened the door and left the hospital room. The hallway swallowed him up.
Inside the elevator, the second the doors closed, Eric finally let out an • heavy breath his whole chest rising and falling. God, he nearly asked.
It hovered on the edge of his tongue-he wanted to know how her date with Denver went. Did she enjoy herself? Were things going well between them? Eric closed his eyes tightly.
What was he supposed to do now? The jealousy was eating him alive, boiling beneath the surface until it nearly drove him insane.
He had believed he could stay composed and rational for Hadley's sake. But inthis moment, he realized E just how wrong he was.
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