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    “You nned this!” Hadley snapped, fury shing in her eyes. “Why park in this spot?”


    “I always park here when I drive you home,” Eric said with a weak, almost hurt smile.


    “Oh, really?” Herugh came sharp and cold. “You cheated on me, and now you think you can just carry me around like nothing happened? You’ve got some nerve.”


    “You’re right,” Eric said quietly, his eyes locking onto hers.


    There was no excuse in his voice. Only sorrow. “I can’t manage without you. Hadley… I can’t lose you.”


    “It’s already over!” Her voice cracked, tears threatening to spill as her lips trembled. “You don’t share things like toothbrushes or partners, Eric. They’re meant to belong to just one person. You broke that.”


    “Hadley…”


    Eric’s face was as pale as death itself as he watched Hadley dash into the apartment, a wave of despair crashing over him, threatening to drown his spirit.


    Never in his life had he known such anguish.


    Even during the darkest days of torment at the hands of the Scott family, when each moment teetered on the edge of uncertainty, he had never felt this hollow ache.


    Hadley hurried back into the apartment, where Elissa, ever thoughtful, had already arrived and left the door ajar for her.


    “You’re back,” Elissa greeted warmly, her voice a soft anchor in the quiet room.


    “Yeah,” Hadley replied, setting her bag on the sofa with familiar ease. Her ears caught faint murmurs drifting from the balcony, piquing her curiosity.


    Peering over, she spotted Brady.


    “Brady is still here?” she asked, surprised.


    “Yes, he hasn’t left yet,” Elissa exined. “While you were gone, Brady and I took turns watching over Joy. He always waits for me to arrive before heading out.”


    “You and Brady have both gone above and beyond,” Hadley said, her tone heartfelt.


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    “Oh,e now, no need for such formalities,” Elissa teased lightly, brushing off the praise.


    Brady’s voice floated in from the balcony, low and serious.


    It sounded like business mattersplex affairs that neither Hadley nor Elissa could quite grasp. But from the tension in his tone and the furrow in his brow, it was clear Brady was grappling with trouble.


    “Let’s leave it there. I’ll head over now,” Brady said into his phone, his features taut as he ended the call. Stepping in from the balcony, his expression softened the moment he saw Hadley.


    “Hadley, you’re back!” he said, his voice brightening.


    “Just arrived,” Hadley replied with a gentle smile. “I’ll be filming in the city next, so you won’t need to trek out here daily. Thank you for all your efforts.”


    “Please, I’m Joy’s uncle—it’s my privilege to look after her,” Brady said, ncing at his watch. “Joy is already fast asleep, so I’ll take my leave.”


    “Safe travels,” Hadley said, rising to walk him to the door.


    “Brady,” she added softly, seizing a moment to draw him aside, her voice tinged with concern. “I couldn’t help but overhear your call. Is something amiss?”


    “Just work matters,” Brady replied with a reassuring smile, though he offered no details. “It is too tangled to exin in a hurry. Don’t fret—I’ll sort it out. I’m off now, so head back inside.”


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