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“What did you just say?” Eric's reaction was one of surprise, his expression clouding with confusion. “Do you
really believe my efforts and pursuits are solely for Joy's sake?”
“Indeed.” There was no hesitation in Hadley’s nod.
“Hadley...” He tried to say something.
She interjected swiftly, “But maybe that’s not entirely accurate.”
Facing him squarely, calmness etched across her features, Hadley said, “Perhaps there's a part of you that feels
something for me. I've changed a lot in the past four years. I'm not as bothersto you as | once was. Since
you can’t be with the one you truly love, maybe you've decided to settle with me, especially since we now have
a daughter.”
“I'm not the person | was four years ago, but they say old patterns cling tight. Deep down, | probably haven't
changed much.”
Hadley eased into the seat, a subtle smile playing on her lips. “You couldn't standthen, and your opinion
hasn't warmed up since.” Their recent exchanges had laid that bare tand again.
He harbored saffection for her, sure, but it wasn’t enough to erase yesterday's scars or pave a road ahead
together.
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Eric’s chest churned, a sardonic grin twisting his mouth. “You think you've got a clearer read on my feelings than
I do?”
“Yep.” Hadley arched a brow. “Ever hear the one about the bystander seeing the chessboard best?”
She locked eyes with his striking features, her tone steady and grave. “I'm just your fallback plan. Four years
ago, | was naive enough to embrace it without hesitation, but then | paid dearly for it. What makes you think I'd
stumble into that trap again now? Just because you start to treata bit better now?”
Eric's gaze darkened at her words, shadows pooling in his eyes.
Hadley drew a slow breath. “I'm grateful you've embraced Joy and stepped up for her. That's something decent
in you, at least. But we don’t need to twist ourselves into knots over her. We can each care for her without
getting back together.”
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With that, she shut her eyes and sank back, signaling the end of the conversation.
“Hadley...”
Her wall of resolve left Eric faltering. He swallowed his next words, a wry smile tugging at his lips as he gripped
the wheel and drove on.
The car rolled to a stop outside her apartment.
“Thanks.” Hadley reached for the handle, only to find it wouldn't budge. “Eric, unlock it.”
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Hadley’s face scrunched in bewilderment. His nonchalance threw her, and she scowled. “I want to get out of this
car!”
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Hadley’s brow creased as she squirmed, trying to break free. His grip looked light, but it held firm—she couldn't
slip free.
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