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    A genuine smile crossed her face. Ernest had always been like an actual brother to her, his presenceforting and constant.


    Now, after such a lengthya, he was awake again. At longst, it seemed fate was granting them a reprieve.


    “That’s truly incredible.”


    Her fingers quivered subtly.


    Eric caught the motion and his tone became gentler. “There’s no need for nerves… Ernest isn’t aware of the baby yet. We’ve decided not to tell him for now.”


    The family had concerns that the news might overwhelm Ernest too soon after his recovery.


    Besides, Ernest was unaware of Linda’s pregnancy when he had the ident and went into aa.


    For now, they chose to keep everything from him.


    When he grew stronger—when the moment felt right—they would finally tell him the truth.


    Hadley understood the rationale behind the secrecy all too well.


    Yet, Eric seemed concerned. Was he worried she’d fear Ernest finding out?


    Absolutely not.


    Hadley had long suspected that the circumstances surrounding Linda’s ident years ago were shrouded in unspoken realities.


    She also believed Ernest was central to uncovering those truths.


    Now that he was conscious again, would the full story finally emerge? The prospect intensified the shaking of Hadley’s hands.


    Ernest stood apart from Eric in disposition, possessing a levelheadedness and fairness unmatched within the Flynn family. He was undoubtedly the one most capable of unraveling the truth.


    Unaware of the whirlwind of thoughts in her mind, Eric noticed her shaking.


    His expression grew concerned. “There’s no need to worry. Even if Ernest learns the truth, the hardships you’ve faced have alreadypensated for much.”


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    He was referring to her forced time away abroad.


    A bitter chuckle escaped Hadley silently; her eyes held a steely resolve.


    “Don’t worry. I’m not scared.”


    Fear was no longer a part of her.


    Those four years had transformed her from a helpless girl into someone forged with resilience.


    Still, without concrete evidence, she remained unjustlybeled.


    Finally, fate seemed to correct its course—Ernest had awakened!


    This was her chance to reverse the wrongs she had been dealt.


    “We’ve arrived.”


    As the car halted outside the hospital, Eric got out and moved to open her door.


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