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    “This only makes me worry more.”


    Eric paused briefly before inquiring,


    “Are you able to walk?”


    “Not at all!” her assistant interjected. “She attempted a few steps, but it was too painful. We had to call you.”


    “Understood.”


    With a concerned furrow of his brow, Eric said,


    “We should head to the hospital.”


    He gently lifted Linda in his arms and instructed her assistant,


    “Please, bring the car around.”


    “Right away, Mr. Flynn!”


    As she rested against Eric, Linda bit her lip, embarrassed.


    “I hate that I’m causing you trouble again.”


    “What are you talking about?”


    Eric’s tone was tinged with irritation. “Looking after you is my duty.”


    “Alright.” Linda nodded slightly, her smile faint as she averted her gaze.


    Time passed, and Hadley nced at her phone again. Twenty minutes had psed, and there was still no sign of Eric.


    She chuckled to herself, not surprised in the slightest.


    He had obviously left her behind.


    This was typical Eric behavior, something Hadley hade to anticipate.


    Putting her phone away, she decided to start her journey home on her own.


    At thiste hour, buses no longer ran, and a taxi was beyond her budget. Nheless, she was determined to make it on foot. She would walk all the way home.


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    Meanwhile, Eric was at the hospital with Linda, ensuring she received proper medical attention.


    The diagnosis was a strained ligament in her ankle; thankfully, no bones were broken. A cast was fitted, and rest was prescribed, with no need for an overnight stay. He then escorted her back to the expansive Flynn family estate.


    Though Linda and Ernest had never formalized their union, she had once carried his child, a pregnancy that tragically did note to term. The Flynn family had long embraced her as Ernest’s wife, and she had resided with them for many years.


    In recent times, as N aged, she had delegated the management of the mansion’s affairs to Linda.


    “Take care and rest well.” After assisting Linda to her room, Eric made sure she wasfortable on the bed before saying, “Goodnight.”


    Returning the gesture, Linda smiled gently and murmured, “Goodnight.” As Eric reached the doorway, Linda called out to him.


    “You’re heading back to Silver Vis, aren’t you?”


    Before he could reply, she continued, her voice carrying a hint of sorrow.


    “You should. Hadley has returned, and she would expect you there. She might get upset if you’re not…”


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