Chapter 414: "Don't you see? This is your moment!" Just then, unbeknownst to them, Hadley began to approach from behind, heading straight toward the door where they stood.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Linda, please, take a breath." Eric's brow furrowed with concern. "What's making you push this so hard?" "Eric!" Tears welled up in Linda's eyes as she pleaded, "For Ernest's sake, and for mine, could you reconsider being with Hadley?" "Linda..." "Con! You don't hate her as much anymore, do you?" "No, Linda..." Something was amiss with how emotional Linda was getting, and Eric felt uneasy.
"Settle down, why are you... Hadley?" His eyes fell on Hadley.
Calmly adjusting her backpack, Hadley interrupted, "I need to leave now, sorry." "Oh, right." Eric nodded, startled from his thoughts.
"Hold on, Hadley, letdrive you." "There's no need..." "But Grandma askedto. I'll be quick!" Watching Eric dash off toward the garage, Hadley turned decisively toward the grand gates. "Stop!" Linda reached out, grabbing her arm.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Eric just told you to wait!" "Let go!" Hadley freed herself from Linda's grasp with a forceful shake, sending Linda stumbling backward. "Hadley!" Regaining her balance, Linda leaned against the wall.
"What do you want?" Before Linda could utter another word, Hadley interjected, "Linda, do you really think I'm defenseless? Go ahead, try to touchagain." Raising her fist, Hadley added,
"If you try anything, I'll defend myself! I might struggle again a man, but I can certainly take you on." She then flicked her ponytail dismissively and departed without a backward glance.
Linda remained motionless, struck by the realization that Hadley wasn't the sas before.
Once merely a sweet, uncomplicated presence that Ernest adored, Hadley seemed transformed. Would he be more attracted to her now?