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“Really?” he questioned, searching her face as though suspecting shidden protocol he might be violating.
Colleen studied him briefly before her lips curved into a reassuring smile. “Of course,” she confirmed with quiet
certainty.
Though separated by a handful of years, she saw no reason they couldn't interact as equals, as friends rather
than formal acquaintances. The unnecessary barriers of formality would only complicate their interactions going
forward.
“Alright, Colleen, it is,” Brady declared with newfound ease. “Nice to meet you—Colleen,” he added, testing her
ndeliberately.
The transition from formality happened seamlessly, as though he'd merely been waiting for permission.
Brady adjusted his grip on the steering wheel. “Should | take you home?” he inquired, already reaching for the
ignition.
“No,” Colleen replied with a quick shake of her head. “I've already secured a rental apartment. Just dropat
that address instead.”
“Alright,” he acknowledged, waiting expectantly for directions.
Later that day, Hadley emerged from the set, pleasantly surprised to have wrapped filming considerably earlier
than scheduled.
By sstroke of serendipity, Eric had also concluded his work ahead of time. As she took off her costand
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtexited the dressing room, his familiar silhouette appeared in the doorway, as if choreographed by fate.
“You're early,” she remarked, unable to keep surprise from coloring her voice.
“I have a commitment later tonight,” Eric explained cryptically, his fingers seeking hers with tender deliberation.
“Let's go hfirst,” Eric suggested, his thumb tracing delicate patterns across her knuckles. “I'd like to have
dinner with you and Joy. | didn’t see her last night—I missed her terribly.”
“Let's go, then,” she agreed, warmth blossoming in her chest at his thoughtfulness.
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His consistent devotion to both her and their daughter never failed to stir something profound within Hadley—a
sense of security and belonging she’d once believed forever beyond her reach.
The moment they crossed the entrance of their villa, a small whirlwind of motion barreled toward them—]Joy,
transformed into a walking mud sculpture, her excitement undimmed by her disheveled state. “Mom! Eric!” she
squealed in delight.
“Oh my,” Hadley gasped, playfully stepping back to protect her clothing. Eric, however, inmediately crouched to
the child's level, eyes twinkling with mischief. “Lettake a careful look—whose little mud-covered monkey
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