Chapter 74
Chapter 74:
“You expect me to just forget about it?” Eric responded sharply. “What Hadley did isn’t something minor that can just be overlooked. It’s unforgivable! We can’t simply forgive and forget.”
“Eric…”
“Enough.”
Linda attempted to soothe him, but Eric interjected, “You might forgive her out of kindness. But to me, it’s about the child our family lost. I will never forgive Hadley, not ever.”
How could he let it go and still look his brother or the rest of the family in the eye?
Linda looked up at Eric and then quietly let the matter drop, choosing to remain silent.
She then recalled another issue. “You mentioned that you had made a decision about finalizing the divorce. So, what’s happening with you and Hadley now?”
Eric dismissed the question.
“There’s been a complication. We’ll reschedule it for another time.”
At that moment, the elevator halted, and the doors opened.
Eric exited the elevator, glancing back at Linda. “Grandma isn’t aware yet, and you know how she sticks to her opinions. Please, let’s not mention this to her for now.”
“Understood.”
Linda agreed, offering a reassuring smile.
After a pause, Linda voiced her concern. “So, there was a problem, and the divorce proceedings were halted?”
“Yes,” Eric responded, his explanation brief. “A last-minute issue came up, and I wasn’t able to attend. We need to move on.” With that, he strode forward.
“Alright.”
Linda trailed behind, observing Eric’s retreating figure while lost in thought.
“Linda,” her assistant murmured, drawing close. “Mr. Flynn is finalizing his divorce. You might have a chance here. Don’t miss it.”
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“What are you implying?” Linda retorted, her frown deepening as she quietly scolded her assistant.
“Eric and I are just friends! If anything, we’re practically family.” The assistant was visibly unnerved by Linda’s intensity.
“Never mention such things again!” Linda replied sternly. “If the press gets hold of it, we could be swamped with scandals. Understand?”
“Yes… I understand,” the assistant stammered.
“We need to move,” Linda instructed, folding her arms as she quickened her pace to catch up with Eric.
With Hadley yet to arrive, they were forced to wait in the lounge. Hadley entered a few minutes later than expected. Eric glanced at her with evident annoyance. “Let’s go, Grandma is waiting.”
“Alright.”
Eric led the way, Linda followed closely, and Hadley trailed behind. The room for pre-surgery preparation was set.
Nyla was on the bed, reaching out her hand eagerly as she saw Eric, Linda, and Hadley enter. “You’ve all arrived.”