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    “Meat is the good stuff,” Brady said, doting on his niece without a second thought. “A hearty meal keeps you strong!”


    That way, when surgery loomed, she would face it with less strain.


    “Here you go.” Concerned about Joy’s digestion, Brady fished out a packet of digestive tablets once they settled into the car. “Joy, pop a couple of these.”


    They would ease her stomach and keep her hale.


    “Uncle Brady, you’re the greatest!” Joy eximed, clutching the tablets with both hands. “I love you tons!”


    Hadley shook her head, a fond smile tugging at her lips. Brady was spoiling Joy rotten, but his care was impossible to fault.


    When they pulled up on Milnd Road, a sleek BMW Mini sat parked outside the apartment building. Melba was the first to pipe up. “Never seen that one around before. Who’s got a shiny new ride?”


    “That’s mine,” Brady said with a grin, shooting Hadley a wink. “What do you think?”


    “You bought this? A new car?”


    Hadley noticed it was fresh off the lot—no tes yet.


    “Yep,” Brady confirmed. “Picked it up today. What’s your take?”


    “It’s sharp,” Hadley said, giving a nod as she eyed him. “Bit snug for you, though, isn’t it?”


    Cars like that usually caught a woman’s eye more.


    And why was it parked right outside her ce?


    “Thought the same myself…” Brady raised his arm and lobbed something in Hadley’s way. “Catch, Hadley!”


    “What is it?” Hadley snagged it reflexively, ncing down to find a car key in her hand.


    Pointing at the BMW Mini, she asked, “This key is for that car?”


    “You got it,” Brady said with a slight nod. “It’s yours now.”


    “This…” Hadley stood frozen, words escaping her.


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    “Don’t you dare say you won’t take it!” Brady cut in, sensing her hesitation. His face grew serious. “Just ept it. Everything our family has is yours too. Why not make use of it?”


    Hadley chuckled at his logic.


    While his words held weight, she felt they should’vee from her lips instead.


    Her thoughts drifted to the other three Jenkins family members, and a wave of warmth hit her. Brady, untouched by the grime around him, held fast to a heart of gold.


    She gripped the car key tightly, resolve settling in. She wouldn’t refuse. “Alright, I’ll keep it.”


    “That is the spirit.” Brady’s smile radiated warmth. “Hadley, from here on out, I’ve got your back. No more hardships for you.”


    Hadley’s eyes shimmered, her heart swelling with gratitude. “I’ll hold you to that.”


    Yearster, recalling this moment, Hadley would still feel the glow of Brady’s earnest care and unwavering loyalty.


    Eric didn’t head straight back to Silver Vis. Instead, he joined Barrie and Marshall for a round of drinks.


    As he knocked back one ss after another, Barrie and Marshall shared a knowing look.


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