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    “You’re not feeling well?” She touched his forehead gently.


    “A little,” he murmured, lips curling faintly. “Probably just tired.”


    “Then get some rest.”


    “Okay.”


    He wrapped an arm around her waist, holding her close. He kissed her eyelids, then her cheek, then her lips—each one soft, lingering.


    “Sleep. We need to head to the main house early tomorrow.”


    “Okay.”


    Only then did Hadley realize—Eric had settled into her bed like it was the most natural thing in the world.


    “Eric?”


    He didn’t answer. He just held her tighter, his breathing steady and slow. Already asleep.


    Early that morning, Eric and Hadley made their way to the main house of the Scott estate together.


    Before leaving, Hadley gave the household staff a gentle reminder. “If Miss Hond wakes up, please make sure she’s well taken care of.”


    “Of course, Miss Pearson,” they replied with a respectful nod.


    Only then did Hadley feelfortable enough to leave.


    Since moving into Olisvale Bay, this was her first time visiting the main house—and only because Ferris had personally requested to see them. He’d said there was something important he needed to discuss.


    As they strolled past the manicured hedges and blooming gardenias, Hadley nced sideways at Eric. “If your father had something to say, couldn’t he have just called you over? Why bring me into it?”


    Eric gave a quietugh. “If he’s asking for both of us, it must be something to do with the family. I’m just as curious as you are.”


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    By the time they arrived, Ferris was already up and had just finished a round of slow, meditative morning exercises that reminded Hadley of Tai Chi.


    “You’re here,” Ferris said, greeting them with a warm nod before motioning for them to sit.


    He looked at Eric first. “I asked you both here because there’s something I’d like to share. Your mother and I have an anniversarying up—and this year, I decided we should celebrate it properly. A meaningful event.”


    Hadley instinctively looked at Eric, but his reaction showed more surprise than hers.


    His brows knit together. “Anniversary?”<fn5988> This content belongs to find?novel</fn5988>


    “Yes,” Ferris said, nodding solemnly. “Since you’ve returned, your focus has been entirely on work. You haven’t had the chance to properly reconnect with the family. With the board meeting just around the corner, this anniversary celebration is the perfect opportunity—to gather friends, rtives, and formally introduce you to everyone.”


    He paused for a beat, then added deliberately, “I want the world to know that you are my rightful son—born in wedlock. Not some hidden scandal.”


    Eric’s jaw tightened, but he said nothing.


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