RedNovelChapter 1187: She scanned the group and spoke to a guard. "Mr. Scott's awake!" "Understood!" The guard's face lit up, exchanging quick looks with his colleague, who hurried off to call Ferris with the news. Linda moved forward. "I'm his girlfriend-may I see him?" The nurse didn't object. “You may, but he's still very weak.” "I understand," Linda said eagerly. "I'll be gentle!" On the sofa, Hadley sat stunned, gazing through the glass wall into the room.
"Eric!" Linda rolled to his bedside.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUpon seeing his frail, pale figure, her eyes brimmed with tears. "How did this happen?" "Linda," Eric murmured, his lips twitching into a faint smile. "I'm fine." "Fine?" Linda shot him a soft glare. “Of course! You swore you would stay by my side forever! If you leavealone, just try it!" She grasped his hand, tears spilling over. Her voice broke. “Thank God it was just a scare. If you were gone, I'd be lost." Eric's brow furrowed slightly, his eyes searching the room.
Linda noticed, her tears drying quickly. She kept her composure, though. "What are you looking for?" It was a question she didn't really need answered.
Without pausing, she smiled and cut to the chase. "Searching for Hadley?" Eric hesitated, but then nodded. "Yes. Is she..." "She's right outside." Eric's face lit with shock and joy. Could it be true? Hadley was here? She cto see him? Linda read his expression, and it pierced her heart.
She glanced outside, then tilted her chin toward the glass. "She's out there. Want someone to bring her in?" I@te$t ¢#@pter$ In g@!$Eric's brow creased instantly.
What did she mean by "bring her in"? Linda sighed, hesitant to explain. "You should know—she didn't cwillingly. She was forced." Eric's chest tightened, and he tried to sit up. "What's going on?" "Calm down!" Linda steadied him quickly. "This was Ferris-your father's doing! Hadley refused to con her own, so he had her brought here by force!" A flicker of surprise passed through Eric's eyes-quick, but unmistakable.
Hadley didn't want to csee him? That hit harder than he'd expected.
"Try not to be mad at your father," Linda said gently. "He probably m thought you'd want her here. That's E the only reason he even did this." Eric's eyes slipped shut, and what little color he had drained from his face.
Of course he wanted Hadley here. Just... not like this. Not if she felt pushed into it.
Catching the shift in his expression, Linda let go of his hand "Hang tight,” spe murmured. "I'll go find her." He said nothing. Linda turned her wheelchair without another word and slipped out.
As the door swung open, Linda gave a subtle nod toward Hadley Pake her in. He asked for her."
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