Chapter 40
Chapter 40:
At the ward’s entrance, Eric was conversing with Nyla on his phone. Upon learning that Hadley had visited the hospital to see Ernest alone, Nyla promptly reached out to Eric, urging him to ensure Hadley’s safety.
“Eric, please… It’s quite isolated there, and it’s getting late. Hadley is alone…”
“I’m aware, Grandma.”
Eric exhaled deeply and massaged his forehead. “I’ve already arrived.” Visiting his brother had been on his agenda for the evening as well.
“Don’t worry. She’ll be home safe under my watch, okay?”
“Thank you.”
As Eric continued his conversation, he approached the ward’s door, pushing it open to witness the unfolding drama.
Linda was gesturing emphatically towards the exit. “Leave now! You have no place here!”
Hadley was just beside the bed when Eric saw her.
His face immediately hardened, his gaze sharp and intense. “Hadley, what have you done to upset Linda?”
“Eric!”
Tears welled up in Linda’s eyes.
“I’ve got this.”
He moved swiftly to Linda’s side.
“Make her go away!” Linda grasped his arm, her voice desperate. “I can’t stand having her here! Make her leave!”
Seeing Linda so upset, Eric wasted no time. “Of course!”
He turned to Hadley, anger evident in his expression. “Did you not hear her? Get out now!”
Hadley released a soft, sardonic chuckle. She set the razor aside, dried her hands, and began to make her exit.
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“Hold on!”
Eric, moved by Linda’s distress, felt compelled to defend her. He picked up a bouquet of yellow calla lilies from a nearby table. “Are these from you?”
Hadley confirmed with a nod. “Yes.”
“Remove them!” Eric dismissed her with a flick of his hand.
What? Was she now forbidden from even leaving flowers for Ernest?
“Why are you still here?”
Noticing Hadley’s reluctance, Eric took action himself, snatching the flowers and thrusting them into her arms.
His tone was harsh and piercing as he hissed, “Do you think Ernest would appreciate it? Had it not been for your actions, his child would be celebrating a third birthday now!” His gaze pierced hers, freezing her in place.
“How can you show your face here?”
Linda suddenly turned away, her shoulders trembling as though she might cry. “Eric, please, that’s enough! I can’t take this!”
Startled by Linda’s distress, Eric redirected his frustration towards Hadley. “Aren’t you leaving yet?”