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“I've got it,” Hadley replied, pushing herself upright.
A small, satisfied smile played on Eric’s lips. Joy had worked her magic, and Hadley was ready to eat.
“Here, try this,” Eric held the spoon steady, gathering a bite before gently offering it to Hadley.
“Watch out, it’s still pretty warm,” Eric murmured.
“I can handle it myself.” Hadley extended her hand, ready to take over. She wasn’t helpless—just fighting off a
mild cold.
“Okay.” Eric released his hold without protest.
All that mattered was that she was willing to eat.
With the tray now in her lap, Hadley hesitated, studying the meal with mild surprise.
“That's gnocchi in tomato sauce,” Eric explained, a small smile playing at his lips. “Last tyou weren't feeling
well, you said this was the only thing you wanted. | thought you might like it again.”
He paused a beat, and then added softly, “I made it myself—just like before.”
The words left her quiet. Hadley’s eyelashes fluttered as emotion welled up.
Eric's voice was gentle. “Eat before it gets cold. It won't taste as good otherwise.”
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A nod was all Hadley could manage, her throat thick with feeling.
She tasted the first bite, savoring the warmth.
Eric's encouragement csoftly. “No need to rush.”
Suddenly, he seemed to remember something else. “Joy’s probably finished getting ready. I'll go down and have
breakfast with her. I'll cback up soon to give you your medicine.”
Before stepping out, he gave her a lingering, thoughtful glance.
Hadley never once looked up from her plate.
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Warm steam rose and blurred her vision, making her eyes misty.
After a moment, she closed her eyes, grabbed a tissue, dabbed her nose, and kept eating in silence.
Later that day, Addy was due for discharge from the hospital.
Elissa had arranged for an afternoon off to be there.
Unlike her previous visit—when the
place had felt deserted—this time,
she found Becker and(Cpuisapresent,
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She offered a polite greeting, her tone cool and reserved. “Hello, Dad. Hello, Louisa.”
Becker acknowledged her with a brief nod.
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“Hi, Elissa.” Bonnie forced out the greeting, her expression strained. She had never made an effort to hide her
feelings toward Elissa.
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caught on right away. Indicating {he
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“Sure, go ahead.”
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