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    “Of course.”


    Without hesitation, Hadley made her way indoors to search.


    Returning shortly, Hadley held up a C4-sized man envelope. “Is this the one?”


    “Let’s have a look.”


    N epted the envelope, examined its contents, and then reconnected with Eric on the phone. “It’s here. I’ve got it.”


    “Excellent.” Relief was evident in Eric’s voice as he responded over the phone. “Grandma, can you arrange to have it sent to me?”


    “Of course.” N consented and then ended the call.


    As she started to search her contacts to make another call, she paused, struck by an idea. She then turned to Hadley.


    “Hadley, could youe here for a moment?”


    “What is it?”


    N grasped Hadley’s hand. “Eric needs these documents urgently. I trust no one but you to deliver them. Would you mind making the trip?” N gently tapped the envelope, her voice lowering. “These papers contain sensitive business information. It’s too risky to entrust them to a courier.”


    Hadley paused, weighing her response.


    She realized N’s request might be an attempt to mend bridges between her and Eric.


    Reluctantly, because she wasn’t ready to face Eric again, Hadley almost declined.


    Yet, she couldn’t express her true feelings to N about her strained rtionship with Eric.


    “Okay.” Hadley finally agreed, her voice tense as she epted the task. Ultimately, Hadley was just there to deliver a package. She nned to hand it off to Eric and make a quick exit without engaging in any conversation.


    “That’s my girl.” N said, pleased, her smile broadening. “First, let’s sit down for some refreshments together while we enjoy the sun before you head out.”


    N pondered the timing of the delivery. The documents weren’t needed untilter that evening. “It might be better for them to meet in the evening and then she stays,” she muttered silently.


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    “Alright.”


    Hadley agreed, unaware of N’s subtle matchmaking. “I’ll follow your lead.”


    Departing the sanatorium around four in the afternoon, Hadley slipped the man envelope into her backpack and caught a bus to Linacre Lake.


    Linacre Lake, a burgeoningmunity within Srixby’s region, required a lengthy two-hour bus journey.


    Arriving at her destination, Hadley walked the short distance to Eric’s hotel, following the directions N had sent her.


    The hotel was recently built, its corridors still reeking of fresh paint. Once inside, Hadley adjusted her backpack to the front and called Eric.


    Back in his hotel room, Eric saw Hadley’s name sh on his phone. Surprised, he wondered why she was calling. Memories of theirst argument surfaced, stirring a mix of emotions.


    She had even used him of harboring inappropriate feelings for Linda.


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