NovelEnglishChapter 812: Eric touched her cheek softly, needing reassurance. “You're not angry?" "I'm not that petty," Hadley replied playfully, rolling her eyes and flipping her hair gracefully over her shoulder. Her slim figure swayed elegantly as she walked away. "Theodore, calong!" "Right away, Miss Pearson!" Watching the scene unfold, Linda couldn't suppress a bitter sneer. "Did she cto the hospital for you, or just for food?" Eric's expression immediately darkened.
"Eric!" Linda continued sarcastically, turning toward him with narrowed eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I really don't understand you. Are you actually planning to stay with her?" "Linda." Eric suddenly looked at her directly, his voice low and firm, causing her to pause uncertainly.
"What?" Linda's confidence wavered slightly under his intense stare.
Eric struggled to restrain his displeasure, speaking in a cold, controlled tone.
"Don't talk about Hadley like that. She's pregnant-she can't be left hungry." What? Linda's eyes widened in disbelief. "But... her baby isn't even=" "It's mine," Eric replied fiercely, his eyes flashing with barely concealed anger. "I'll say this clearly one last time: the child is mine! I won't tolerate you speaking ill of her or our child again." He paused briefly, his next words carefully deliberate yet painfully blunt.
"I owe you my life-my partner and our child don't." glnov., the orgnal wbsite He spun abruptly on his heels, walking briskly toward the convenience store without another glance.
Linda stood frozen, utterly stunned, struggling to comprehend what she'd just heard.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis partner? Had Eric really fallen for Hadley? Hadley had just stepped out of the convenience store, eagerly biting into her hotdog, when Eric suddenly appeared in front of her.
"Slow down," he said gently, his lips curving into a faintly amused smile. “Is it good?" Hadley almost choked, quickly swallowing before answering, "Yes, it's really tasty." "Really?" Eric raised an eyebrow playfully, eyeing her hotdog. Without warning, he leaned in and took a large bite himself. "Letsee for myself." "Hey!" Hadley's eyes widened in disbelief. "I said you could have a taste-not take the whole thing!" "You have the nerve to complain?" Eric teased her, eyes glinting with mischief. "Didn't you promise just one hotdog? Why do I see another?" Pointing deliberately at the hotdog in her other hand, he counted aloud, feigning seriousness. “Hadley, did you skip math class or something?"
Hadley scowled adorably, snatching her hotdog back and biting dowm indignantly. "Oh you're the math genius, aren't you? Your whole family's math geniuses!"
Eric burst out laughing, shaking his head helplessly. “My whole family? Well, I'm not sure about our child's math skills yet, but clearly the mother's aren't very promising." "Eric!" Hadley protested, raising her hand to hit him playfully.
"My bad!" Eric immediately wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her closer, afraid she'd lose balance. "Alright, finish eating-but seriously, just this one. No more." Just then, a sleek black Cayenne pulled up smoothly, coming to a stop right in front of them.
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