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    “That’s only right!”


    Hadley managed a tight smile. “Can’t you see reason? I need to be here at least until he’s through surgery…”


    “Why?” Eric’s sneer was cutting, his gaze piercing.


    Hadley was perplexed. Didn’t decency demand her presence?


    “Listen, Hadley.”


    Eric’s eyes were hard as he addressed her, his voice cold. “I appreciate that he saved you. He’ll get all the thanks andpensation he deserves. But I can’t stand to see you this concerned about him! nning to stick by his side? That’s out of the question!”


    He gripped her more firmly, urging her forward.


    “We’re leaving for home now!”


    “No, I’m not leaving!”


    Hadley’s anger red. How could he be so overbearing?


    “Get in the car!”


    He forced her into the vehicle, despite her protests, and mmed the door shut.


    “Open this door!” Hadley pulled at the handle, but it was locked. “Eric, how dare you!”


    She turned to face him, her expression one of marked irritation. “Eric, your hypocrisy is astounding!”


    “What?” Eric paused as he tried to buckle her seatbelt. “You really don’t see it?”


    Turning her head to meet his gaze directly, Hadley said, “You rush off mid-date with me to tend to Linda, yet you grudge me the time to support a friend through surgery?”


    A shadow crossed Eric’s face. “Are you using me?”


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    “Not at all!”


    Her head shook emphatically. “This is about equality! I never interfered with your duties towards Linda, so don’t hinder me from supporting my friend, understood?”


    “Friend?”


    His grip tightened on her wrist, pondering the term. “Are you seriously calling Denver a friend to you? And how long has he been in your lifepared to Linda in mine? You think it’s fair topare him to her? Does he hold that much significance?” He let go of her hand,ughing softly.


    “Really, Hadley? Arguing with me because of him? Don’t tell me his heroics tonight have rekindled some old mes!”


    What?


    Hadley stood there, utterly stunned. Eric’s absurdity left her speechless—pure madness!


    She turned her back to him, closing her eyes to shut out his presence entirely.


    Silence from her? Probably feeling a twinge of conscience.


    Eric’s eyes narrowed as he started the car, filling the vehicle with a cold silence.


    When they arrived at Silver Vis, as soon as the car door unlocked, Hadley bolted out without saying a word and strode toward the front gate.


    “Where do you think you’re going?” Eric called out coldly.


    Ignoring him, Hadley kept walking.


    “Off to the hospital to visit your ex?” Eric’s voice followed her, tinged with mockery. “Sure, go ahead. I won’t stop you.”


    Would he actually be that generous?


    Indeed, just as she hesitated, he added, “I’ve informed his parents already. They’re probably at the hospital by this point.” Hadley froze in her tracks upon hearing this.


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