Chapter 421
That gave Barrie pause. He quickly came to a realization—perhaps that guy “shouldn’t really know.”
“Just thought I’d mention it. Even if he’s aware, what’s he supposed to do? Fly here to Tidebourne? The roads are all shut. I’m going to hang up now. Better call your dad if you need something from the study.”
Barrie paused after hanging up, his thoughts racing. He then picked up the phone again and dialed another number.
There was a long pause before the call was answered, and Eric’s relaxed voice finally came through. “Why are you calling so late? What’s the urgency?”
“Well…” Barrie hesitated, but then decided to be straightforward. “Hadley’s currently in Tidebourne.”
Eric’s response was immediate and dismissive. “And? You think I’m unaware?”
“But are you aware she’s suffering from stomach cramps?” Barrie interjected sharply.
“What?” Eric’s tone shifted immediately, alarmed. “She’s unwell?”
“Yes,” said Barrie. “I just spoke with my mom. You know, she’s there to see the performance.”
That confirmed Eric’s fears.
Eric sprang from his bed, tossing the blanket aside with urgency.
Barrie added, “I’ll be notifying Denver as well after our call. It’s only fair, right?” The competition for Hadley’s affection would be a test of their individual efforts.
Eric clenched his jaw. “Understood, thank you!”
He ended the call briskly and began to dress, calling Phillips at the same time.
“Phillips, I need you at Flynn Mansion, now. Bring your helicopter license!”
“Understood, Mr. Flynn.”
Aware of the ongoing typhoon in Tidebourne and the road closures, driving there wasn’t an option. Thankfully, both he and Phillips were licensed pilots.
The Flynn family owned a helicopter, a purchase made by Ernest. Though Denver was already in Tidebourne, putting Eric at a disadvantage, he was determined.
Reaching Hadley first was his goal, even though his primary concern was her well-being.
At that same moment, Denver was on the other end of a call from Barrie.
“Hey, Barrie?”
“Denver, I need you to focus on what I’m telling you…”
Back at the hotel, despite taking the medicine, Hadley found no relief. Her stomach pain was still intense, and the discomfort was only getting worse.
“Hadley?” Elissa, who was by her side, grew increasingly worried with each passing minute. The medicine had failed to provide any relief.
“This isn’t good. We need to get you to a hospital right away! I’m going to find Ms. Nicolson!”
“Ms. Nicolson!”
Elissa pounded on the door beside hers without a second thought. “Hadley is in excruciating pain! Please, you have to help!”
If this went on any longer, it could turn into something as dangerous as a perforated intestine.