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    He maintained a careful distance, tracking Hadley to Mayfield Road, where Eric had previously picked her up.


    This area, though older, housed several respectable apartments.


    However, Hadley suddenly veered off, heading in a new direction. As they delved deeper, the neighborhood’s decline became stark. The surroundings grew increasingly shabby.


    Eric’s face grew stern, reflecting the setting’s gloom. Sebastian, unable to contain his curiosity, asked, “What could she possibly be doing in such a ce? Does she live here, or is she visiting someone?”


    Who would she visit at such ate hour?


    The idea of Hadley residing here also seemed imusible.


    Despite everything, Eric had always ensured she was well provided for.


    Eric’s features hardened further. “Keep following her.”


    “Understood.”


    They reached a stretch where the road narrowed too much for the car to pass.


    Sebastian had to halt the car. “This is as far as we can go.”


    Eric stared into the narrow alley with a grim expression. “What’s down that way?”


    “Mr. Flynn…” Sebastian hesitated, his voice tinged with unease. “That leads to West Twelfth Alley.”


    West Twelfth Alley.


    This part of Srixby had a notorious reputation.


    A historic area, it housed a diverse mix of some of the city’s poorest residents.


    The area was infamous for its harshness and economic struggles.


    Stepping from his car, Eric was resolved to discover Hadley’s purpose in this challenging neighborhood. He was puzzled about her choice to visit this area in the middle of the night.


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    Yet, by the time he stepped out of his car, she was already gone.


    “Mr. Flynn…”


    Behind him, Sebastian chimed in with a suggestion. “If she is living here, why not just call her to find out?”


    Consider calling her?


    With a cynical chuckle, Eric dismissed the idea.


    Would she openly share the truth with him?


    She had left his house without notice, andter simply told him to wait at Mayfield Road when he came to pick her upst time to visit N.


    It seemed quite likely that she was residing nearby.


    Eric found this revtion intriguing.


    He had provided her with a residence. What made her choose to stay here instead of one of his luxurious vis?


    What thoughts upied Hadley’s head? Had she lost her senses? It hardly mattered to him. Yet, he had given his grandmother his word to look after Hadley.


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