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“Take care, Ernest,” Hadley said with a nod.
She watched him leave, and then turned and pushed the door open without rush.
Inside, Eric sat up in bed, his expression full of mock hurt. “Hadley, didn’t you hearcalling? | thought you left
Hadley didn’t dignify the complaint with a full response. “Why were you calling?”
“I'm thirsty,” Eric said, lips slightly pouted. “Could you getswater?”
“Alright.” Hadley gave a soft sigh—half indulgent, half amused—and walked over to the pitcher. “Hold on a
moment.”
She returned with a glass of water and held it out to him. “Here you go.”
“I still have no strength in my hands,” he said, his lips curving into a pitiful expression that was far too practiced.
Hadley stared at him, silent for a long moment. “Are you pretending again?” she asked, raising an eyebrow. “You
seemed plenty energetic when you were chasing afterearlier.”
“That was just... adrenaline.” Eric defended himself, lifting his chin with exaggerated dignity. “The doctor said
I'm still weak. | need rest.” He pointed solemnly at his head. “I had brain surgery, you know? That's a bit more
serious than a scraped knee,” Eric said, gesturing to his head with exaggerated solemnity.
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Hadley’s eyes flicked to the bandage, her irritation softening as the reality of what he'd endured tugged at her
composure. With a quiet sigh, she lifted the glass to his lips. “Now drink.”
Eric’s expression brightened with boyish smugness. He took a few slow sips, savoring the moment. “It tastes
sweeter when you give it to me,” he murmured, smiling.
Without a word, Hadley pressed the rim of the glass a little harder against his mouth, effectively shutting him up.
“More drinking. Less talking.”
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“Mm—!" He spluttered slightly, nearly choking, his wide-eyed look of innocence earning no sympathy from her.
Later that afternoon, Eric was wheeled in for follow-up scans—both a CT and MRI—to check the state of his
recovery. The results would take a day or two to cin.
The night slipped by without disturbance, and the hospital settled into its familiar hush.
The next morning, Eric began his early round of treatment. While he rested between sessions, Hadley spoke to
him gently, her tone matter-of-fact. “You seem stable now. | was thinking... I'll head back hthis afternoon.
Just for a day. I'll return tomorrow.”
Eric's expression shifted instantly. His eyes
“You're leaving?” Eric's voice dimmed.
Hadley’s lashes fluttered. “I haven't been hin days. Joy’s been asking for me, and today’s also my follow-up
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