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    Eric, seeing her resolve, felt he had no choice.


    He steered the vehicle toward her apartment.


    Silence enveloped the car as Eric nced at Hadley from time to time, reminding himself to showpassion. Today was one of those days when Hadley missed her mother terribly. Her emotions were raw and understandable.


    His concern for her grew, yet he knew patience was essential.


    Why rush things? They had only reconciled for a few days. Building rtionships took time.


    As was his custom, Eric stopped at the apartmentplex’s gate, eager to walk her in. “Hadley, I’ll just tell the guards to let us in.”


    “You don’t need to.” Hadley dismissed the idea with a wave. “Thanks for everything today. I’m worn out and need some alone time. I’ll call you tomorrow.”


    Then, quite unexpectedly, she leaned in and kissed Eric. “Goodnight.”


    The kiss sent a surge of emotions through Eric, leaving him tingling from head to toe.


    As he watched Hadley walk away, he whispered, “Goodnight, Hadley.” She always knew just how to get to him!


    Eric had originally intended to head back to Silver Vis.


    However, the thought of the empty house without Hadley made him change his mind; he drove toward Flynn Mansion instead.


    Upon arrival, after a quick word with their housekeeper, Eric made his way to the backyard where he spotted Ernest settling down after his therapy session.


    “Ernest,” Eric called out, pulling up a chair to sit beside him.


    Ernest looked up, puzzled. “What brings you here today?”


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    “I came to check on you and Grandma,” Eric said with a mischievous grin, yet his tone shifted as he leaned in. “Ernest, there’s something I need to know. Are you aware of how Hadley’s mother died?”


    Having been closer to Hadley than his brother ever was while she was still with the Flynns, Ernest was more familiar with her past.


    “Her mother?”


    Ernest’s expression turned somber. “Grandma once mentioned it was a tragic ident. She disappeared for two days and was eventually found at the bottom of a mountain cliff. It seems she fell.”


    “I understand.”


    Eric nodded. He hesitated before asking, “How old was Hadley at that time?”


    “She was around six or seven, I believe.”


    Ernest fixed a prating gaze on his brother. “You seem quite invested in Hadley’s past; does this mean you finally care for her now?”


    “Um…”


    Caught off guard by Ernest’sment, Eric stammered, “Shouldn’t I be more involved? I feel like it’s the least I can do.”


    “A little self-reflection, huh?” With an unreadable look, Ernest asked pointedly, “Do you have genuine feelings for Hadley?”


    Eric paused, choosing his words carefully.


    “Look, Ernest, this is all new to me. I’m not sure how deep my…”


    “Feelings go, but I do know that I want to be with her.” That deration seemed to hold weight.


    Ernest’s emotions were mixed as he considered Eric’s words. He gave Eric a meaningful look and let out a resigned sigh. “You’re really growing up.”


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