Chapter 305
“Hadley!”
Denver’s urgent voice immediately came through the phone. “I’m at the entrance to the alley. I have no idea which building is yours, so get down here now!”
“What’s going on?”
“Stop asking questions and just hurry!” The call ended before she could respond.
Hadley stared at her phone, frowning.
Hadn’t Denver already left? Why was he suddenly calling her back? And why did he need her to come outside? Was there something he couldn’t say over the phone?
She yanked the towel from her head, quickly ran it through her damp hair, got dressed, and then grabbed her phone and keys. After locking the door behind her, she rushed downstairs. As soon as she reached the alley, she scanned the area.
But Denver was nowhere to be seen. “Where did he go?”
“Hadley!” someone called out to her.
The voice made her freeze. She turned sharply, only to see Eric standing there. Her stomach dropped. He had followed her here! Without thinking, she spun on her heel and bolted.
But this time, she had no chance to escape.
Eric’s long stride cut her off, blocking her way.
Remembering how startled she had been at the hospital, Eric stood in front of her but kept his hands to himself.
To ease her nerves, he raised them slightly. “I’m not touching you. Why are you running?”
He was genuinely confused. When they had visited Ernest earlier, she had seemed completely fine. “Can you at least tell me why?”
Hadley’s throat felt dry. She ran her tongue over her lips before saying, “No real reason. I’m just exhausted and wanted to get home to rest.”
“That’s it?” Eric frowned. “If that was all, why not just say so earlier?” He wasn’t exactly bending over backward for her, but he had been making an effort lately.
“That’s it…” Hadley nodded, though she looked like she might faint.
“Hadley?”
Eric’s expression darkened. He reached toward her. “What’s wrong? Are you not feeling well? You look really pale.”
“Don’t touch me!”
Hadley’s voice was sharp as she took two quick steps back.
“Hadley?” Eric’s expression darkened, confusion flickering in his eyes.
“What exactly…”
“Hadley!”
Denver’s voice cut through the tension, filling her with relief.
“Denver!”
Without hesitation, she waved in his direction. “I’m over here!”
“I know.”