NovelOnlineChapter 1024: "And when it happens again?" Hadley didn't yield, her expression tight with resolve. "Can you promise it won't?" Eric wavered, words failing him.
Hadley let out a quiet, bitter chuckle. “Let's be clear-I only said yes to your 'proposal' for Joy's sake. To me, my daughter's joy outweighs your woman's life by miles! If you hurt Joy..." Her voice dipped, cold and unwavering, each syllable a dagger. "I won't let it go quietly! TrustI'll fight tooth and nail!" Her ferocity sent a chill through Eric.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHadley arched a brow, her tone ironclad. "So either walk away now, while Joy's not too hooked on you and can still move on easier. Or step inside, and from here on out, you're there every single tshe needs you-no excuses!" "Mommy! Is that him?" Before Eric could answer, Joy's little feet pattered closer, her voice bubbling up.
"Whoa!" Her face lit up like a firework when she spotted Eric.
"You're here! Hug me!" "Joy, my little star." Eric's heart softened as he scooped her up.
"You finally made it." Joy snuggled into his chest, her small arms looping tightly around his neck. "I've been waiting for you to reada story and tuckin!" "Is that so?" Eric cast a quick look at Hadley before stepping inside with Joy in his arms. “I'm sorry, Joy. I got held up." Hadley remained rooted to the spot, her fingers pressing against her temples after a drawn-out silence. Joy's growing bond with Eric was deepening by the day, and the timing felt utterly disastrous...
Eric hadn't been around all day, and when Joy finally saw him, she latched on tightly, not willing to let go. "Tfor bed, Joy. Be a good girl, or Mommy will get upset, and I won't be allowed to visit anymore." That did the trick. Joy's eyes shut tight immediately. "I'm sleeping already!" All the magic begins at gVlnovls"That's my girl." With a soft laugh, Eric adjusted the blanket over her and waited until her breathing evened out. An hour later, he rose to leave.
Hadley was by the door, her turn to stay with Joy through the night.
She entered without a glance at Eric as he opened the door. "Hadley..." Eric reached out, trying to catch her, needing to explain.
"Linda's really out of sorts right now. Just give it a bit of tand..." "Shh!" Hadley peered back into the room, cautious not to wake Joy, and then softly shut the door.
Yet, she spoke in hushed tones. "I don't want to hear about your problems with Linda. I'm here for Joy's sake."
"Hadley?" Eric's brow furrowed in confusion. "I know you two aren't exactly friends, but can't you muster even a little sympathy for her state?"
"Not a bit," Hadley answered without missing a beat, her mouth curling into a sty smile. "Honestly? I think she deserves every part of it." "How can you be so harsh?" Eric's expression hardened.
"You think that's harsh?" Hadley's smirk grew. "I could She's merely facing safar worse! the repercussions she's earned." With a swift motion, she pulled away from his hold and swung the door open, stepping back inside.
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