NovelEndChapter 578: "Ernest," Linda said, her voice breaking as tears formed in her eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Linda." Ernest reached out to comfort her, taking her hand. "You've been through a lot. Rest assured, those responsible will face..." "Consequences." "Yes, Ernest," Eric agreed with a nod.
"Now, tellwhere it hurts the most?" "Here... it's very painful..." Feeling out of place, Eric decided to step outside, gently closing the door behind him. He pulled out his phone to check for any messages from Hadley. Was she avoiding him? Or perhaps too ashamed to face him? Regardless, he knew she'd have to reach out eventually, for Elissa's sake.
The following morning, Phillips arrived at Silver Villas to pick up Eric and brought simportant news. "Mr. Flynn, the police station just called. Miss Harris has withdrawn her charges, and Elissa has been released!" "What?" Shock flashed through Eric's narrowed eyes, disbelief etched across his face. "How did this happen?" Everything had been settled—he'd personally intervened—and regardless of the confusion, Elissa had clearly shoved Linda! "The police informedthat Miss Harris dropped all charges." "What did you say?" Eric was even more confused. Had things really unfolded this way? ☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐ ☐☐☐☐: glnov☐☐Tension hardened Eric's features, his voice becoming cold with urgency. "We're going to the hospital-now." "Understood, Mr. Flynn." A loud crash echoed as Eric forcefully swung the hospital room door open.
"Eric?" Linda had barely opened her eyes when she saw Eric storming toward her, his barely restrained fury tightening her chest.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSmiling nervously, Linda asked softly, "What's wrong? Who's managed to make you this angry so early?" A cold smile twisted Eric's lips, and his chilly glare intensified the heavy silence in the room. He went straight to the point, voice sharp and accusing. “Explain why you dropped the charges.” "Hmm?" Linda raised an eyebrow in mild surprise before smoothing her hair casually. "Are you referring to Elissa? Hadley visitedyesterday, and well..." "Hah." Eric scoffed, his sarcastic amusement thinly veiled. "You're saying you suddenly becmerciful because Hadley begged you?" Linda's irritation grew steadily beneath his harsh tone.
Her smile remained carefully controlled as she answered coolly, Ο "Hadley is still a Flynn by adoption, isn't shear isn't she? Family members help each other. Since she asked, it was natural forto consider her feelings." "Stop pretending you care!"
Eric's rage erupted, overwhelming any remaining restraint. His voice sliced sharply through the silence. "You think I've been blind this whole time? I know exactly how you feel about Hadley. Do you seriously expectto believe you'd suddenly show mercy just because she asked nicely?"
"Eric-" Linda faltered, her confidence slipping as her face turned pale. She stared at Eric and said "You're right, e and said kindness isn't in my nature. But if I'd refused her, don't you think she would've crunning straight to you?"
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