Accused of killing Eric’s unborn child, Hadley was cast out and abandoned by the man she loved. Years later, she returns transformed into an untouchable nightclub sensation, surrounded by admirers willing to pay a fortune for her attention. When Eric demands she return to him, Hadley only smiles. Once, she begged for his love. Now, he’ll have to fight for hers.
Pausing to think, Linda finally suggested, “I can change, but I don’t have an extra dress with me. I’ll ask my manager to bring one, though it means I might miss joining Nyla at the party anytime soon.” She looked towards Eric. “Could you inform Nyla?” Linda was on the verge of departing. “Hold on!”…
Eric initially followed but paused after a few paces, turning to look back at Hadley. He observed her retreating figure from afar. Her silhouette appeared solitary, prompting a frown from Eric… Had he been too harsh? “Eric?” Linda realized he was lagging behind and turned to see him staring at Hadley from afar. She bit…
“What?” Eric paused, looking at his hand in surprise. “Are you really pushing me away like this, Hadley?” Turning her head aside, Hadley muttered, “I can manage on my own. I’ll just walk behind you.” “What?” With a raised eyebrow and a hint of sarcasm, Eric responded, “You’re avoiding my touch?” He moved closer, his…
He had inadvertently left her at the sanatorium. “Damn it.” With a grimace, he shut his eyes, chiding himself for his oversight. Glancing at his watch, he noted that more than two hours had elapsed. Surely, she wouldn’t still be there, would she? It seemed unlikely anyone would wait that long. “Linda!” Eric spoke hastily.…
At the venue, Lennon guided her to the stage. “Get to know the stage well and prepare thoroughly for your performance. This is significant, and I expect nothing less than your best.” “Understood, Mr. Lewis.” Hadley approached her preparations with diligence, meticulously checking the choreography and confirming the musical arrangements for the performance. Over the…
Would she need to walk home again? After a grueling two-hour trek the previous evening, it seemed she was in for a repeat performance tonight. Cursed bus. Once again, her feet were her only reliable transport. Blaming herself for not checking the bus schedule, she resignedly began her walk. This private hospital was even more…
“Fine.” Hadley faced him directly, her resolve clear. “We’ll let the courts decide. I believe in justice!” “You sure don’t back down easily, do you?” “Sit down, both of you!” the officer ordered. “Enough!” he added, ending the confrontation. At that moment, a junior officer approached and quietly informed the senior officers. “That woman’s phone…
Eric parted his lips to call her name again but paused. A second thought crossed his mind. Tonight had been a disaster, and much of it was his fault. The least he could do was carry her inside. He bent down, one arm sliding beneath her neck to support her shoulders, while the other tucked…
With an indifferent flick of his wrist, Eric tossed the ointment into the trash can and walked off. Outside Silver Villas, Hadley activated her phone and called a rental agent. She dedicated the day to apartment hunting. By the late afternoon, she had secured a place. It was a modest, slightly worn one-bedroom apartment in…
She tapped her bag, puzzled. “I wonder how it fell out.” “Here you go,” he said with a friendly smile, handing her the keys. “Make sure it doesn’t fall out again.” “Thank you so much,” Hadley responded, genuinely relieved. The thought of being locked out without her keys, and the expense of a locksmith, was…