?Chapter 98:


    It was Monday today.


    Mondays were Hadley’s days off, as Gnt typically saw less business. With some free time avable, Hadley chose to visit N.


    N’s health was improving significantly; she was fully conscious and gradually regaining strength.


    Together with a caregiver, Hadley assisted N out of bed and wheeled her into the garden to soak up some sunlight.


    “Hadley,” N exhaled deeply, grasping Hadley’s hand. “I will always remember your kindness, dear.”


    “I did what I felt was necessary for you,” Hadley responded, offering a soft smile as she shook her head gently.


    N squeezed her hand. “And I’ll never forget it.”


    Tears welled up in N’s eyes, her voice breaking. “My biggest regret is how I left you on your own these past years…”


    “N,” Hadley quickly pulled out a tissue to dab at the older woman’s tears. “That’s behind us now. I’m doing well, aren’t I?”


    “Of course,” N affirmed with a reassuring smile. “You will always be part of my family, as Eric’s wife.”


    Hadley’s face showed a moment of uncertainty.


    She then decided to leave it to Eric to break the news of their divorce to N, however he saw fit.


    She knelt to gently massage N’s calf. “I don’t have work today. I’ll stay with you tonight, is that alright?”


    “That would be wonderful.”


    Just then, the caregiver approached. “Mrs. Flynn, you have a call,” she said, offering N the phone.


    “Thank you.”


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    N epted it and noticed Eric was on the line.


    “Grandma.”


    “What’s happening?” N asked. “Aren’t you supposed to be at Linacre Lake now? Don’t worry about checking in if you’re busy.”


    “That’s not why I’m calling this time, Grandma,” Eric responded, his voice light with amusement.


    He continued, slightly amused, “I’m actually calling to see if you could have someone look for a man envelope. I may have left it there.”


    Eric had been spending nights at the sanatorium to be close to N, often bringing work with him, which exined why he thought he might have left it there.


    N’s face took on a grave expression.


    “Do you need it immediately?”


    “Yes, it’s crucial for a meeting tonight. Could you please look for it?”


    “Certainly.”


    Having been a professional herself, N understood the importance of such requests. She set the phone aside and turned to Hadley.


    “Hadley, would you mind checking inside my room for a man envelope?”


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