lown by; it had be

nternationa

arance was noticeably vibrant. Her gaze was alert, her eyes

ll, the Flynn family's driver, ho

a reserved smile, Had

tonishment crossed Sebastian's feature

ley replied, her

not lost on her; she had slimmed down and eve

one quite the

ay to a warm grin. "You look eve

y is generous

s hea

"The vehicle's parked right up front. Mrs. Nyla Flynn has been eagerly anticip

to the car and

r that only Sebastian had come to m

ved at Tranquil

heart issue and was due for an

's return after three years. The surgery carried signific

rgoing surgery, was t

s voice could be heard questioning, "Is

k, k

the door, Sebastia

me

ng way for Hadley. "Pleas

nk y

and gently pushe

dle

out the figure at the doorway. The resemb

yl

teps, Hadley

er hand with a burst of joy. "Come closer,

sped Nyla's hand, permit

t, just e

to tear up and her voice wavered. "You've

th a youthful, rounded face. But now, h

dding me from reaching out. It appears ind

smile broadening as she agreed. "

dley's composure, softly patting her

ruly transformed

shed tone, "I was reckless back then. I

indeed a bit spoiled, and that's on me. My o

ilent, simply pressing h

different. Please understand why I was so stern; it was all out of love. Going forw

d

er fingers clenc

r a bit longer until Nyla, clearly f

just arrived today. Have the

ka

ove Hadley back to Silver Villas, where she

e rest.

eciated, S

Villas, inhaling deeply before she nudged

slightly as she

would never have ret

y she couldn't afford now. W

ck to Srixby and was yet

staying i

ut of the

ld prefer sleeping outdoors rather th

meant tolerating Eric, w

longer part of

ent over the years. By now, she had

she placed her sui

outfit to change into later, opting to keep

enough days to secure a permanent spot

Hadley quickly showered, rinsing

there was still

dients were sparse. After rummaging around, she located an almo

the stove to boil and be

opped with a poached egg, devo

oma, Hadley murmure

umble meal like t

eat, a noise from the fo

It was him-Eric