RedNovelChapter 1168: Ferris watched him closely, his smile stretching wider. "So, you've made your choice?" "I have." Eric took a shallow breath and nodded, his gesture heavy with a mix of surrender and unshakable determination.
"Excellent!" Ferris burst out laughing, full of satisfaction. “Very good!" He didn't bother asking what Eric needed the connections for. The only thing that mattered was that he was back with the family. Turning to the side, Ferris called out, "Cordell!" "Sir," Cordell responded instantly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFerris pointed at Eric. "From this moment on, you follow his orders. You carry out whatever he says without question. Understood?" "Understood." Cordell received the command without hesitation. He turned to Eric and gave a respectful bow. "Mr. Scott, I await your instructions." This time, being addressed as "Mr. Scott" meant something entirely different. It wasn't just courtesy, it was submission to authority. Eric nodded slightly. "I need you to find someone. You have two days." The weather was gloomy today. A soft drizzle fell under a heavy, grey sky.
Inside the hospital, Hadley carried Joy in her arms, trailing behind the nurse as they made their way through the long corridors for more tests.
"Mommy." Joy asked curiously, "Where's Eric?" The question made Hadley's heart ache. Still, she managed a gentle smile. "He's busy today, sweetheart. He couldn't come. But I'm here with you, okay?" "Okay." Joy pouted, clearly disappointed. "But just yesterday, he toldthat he would stay withfor the next few days." He broke his promise! Joy's wide eyes blinked up at her. "What about Uncle Brady? Doesn't he have tests too?" The innocent questions cut straight through Hadley like a knife.
She swallowed down the ache rising in her throat, forcing her voice to stay steady. "He finished his tests already, so he doesn't have to do any today." "Oh." Joy nodded thoughtfully, a hint of envy in her voice. "That's nice." Let your imagination soar with galnov☐☐Hadley adjusted her grip and gently carried Joy into the exam room. She wore a calm face even as her heart twisted inside. "Just two more tests left. You're doing great." "Okay." By noon, Joy was done with all her tests. After eating, she drifted off into a nap. Melba sat quietly by her bedside. Hadley changed her clothes, grabbed her bag, and left the ward. There was still no call from Cade. She couldn't keep just sitting and waiting.
Hadley left the hospital and made her way to the Jenkins residence. Unlike last night, she didn't storm in. She knew there was no point in begging them. She knew Noreen too well-she wouldn't budge.
Hadley stood silently just beyond the reach of the lights outside the m Jenkins' villa. She looked tense and resolute, holding herself together through sheer will. She clung to a faint thread of hope. What if Noreen, after hiding Brady, decided to go see him?
Even if the odds were impossibly slim, as long as she could follown Noreen there was was still a chance.
Worried she might get noticed, Hadley didn't use her car. She waited idn't use her car.
with an umbrella in hand. At last, after an hour of waiting, the villa gate opened, and Noreen emerged.
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