Novel1Chapter 246 How Could You Do Something So...
“Ever since | opened my eyes, you've treatedlike | don’t matter at all!” Eric's frustration surged, his voice
shaking with hurt. “If you don’t like looking afterso much, you're free to go! I'd rather be alone than force
you to stay against your will!”
With visible effort, he gestured toward the door. “Leave now if you want!”
A deep scowl shadowed his face.
Hadley’s eyebrows drew together softly. Aware she’d been distant, she couldn’t bring herself to acknowledge it
openly-especially now, when the slightest conflict could cause things between them to fall apart completely.
Quietly, she perched on the edge of his bed and gently took his hand.
Eric tensed immediately, attempting to pull away from her touch.
“Hey, don’t stay angry,” she whispered, clasping his hand more firmly.
“I really didn’t think it would upset you this badly-it was a miscalculation on my part. Honestly, | was afraid you'd
wake up alone if | stepped out too long, so | called the housekeeper on my way back and had her prepare it. But
if it truly matters to you, I'll personally cook for you every day from now on, alright?”
Was she genuinely serious?
Eric eyed her skeptically.
Though Hadley was clearly making an effort to soothe him, a lingering sense of detachment still emanat
her.
True affection couldn't be faked-actions always spoke louder than mere comforting words.
Yet, telling her again to leave was something Eric couldn't bear to repeat.
Swallowing his irritation, Eric simply stared quietly at her.
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“Stop being upset, okay?” Hadley coaxed gently, scooping a spoonful of pear. “It's honestly delicious. Will you let
“Fine...”
Eric grudgingly allowed her to feed him, taking careful bites.
After successfully finishing the dessert, Hadley cleared the dishes away before beginning to organize her things
around the room.
From the bed, Eric silently observed every move she made, unwilling or perhaps unable to look elsewhere.
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When Hadley finally finished tidying up, she picked up her phone and curled up comfortably on the small sofa.
Since gaming didn’t interest her, she opened a videoand immersed herself in a variety show.
Eric couldn't see what captured her attention, but the sound of her laughter drifting over to him was
unmistakable.
“Hadley.” Eric shot a sharp look at the woman lounging across from him, his brow creasing. “Chere.”
Setting down her phone, Hadley asked patiently, “What is it-water, bathroom?”
“Neither.” Eric tapped the empty space next to him decisively. “Clie down over here instead. That sofa’s too
cramped and uncomfortable.”
“I'd rather not.” Hadley firmly shook her head. “I'm perfectly fine over here. Your bed might be larger, but you're
hurt all over-what if | accidentally bump into you?”
Without further argument, she returned her attention to her phone screen, laughing softly again at whatever
amused her.
At that moment, Eric's temper finally snapped, unable to bear her aloofness any longer.
In a burst of irritation, he threw the blankets aside, clenched his jaw, and got up from the bed, determinedly
heading straight toward the sofa.
Footsteps echoed sharply, causing Hadley to glance up from her phone-only to find Eric, tightly bandaged and
pale, looming over her.
“Eric, what on earth are you-?”
For a moment, she was speechless, stunned to see him upright. “Have you
lost your mind?”
Considering his condition, he shouldn't have even been sitting up, let alone standing here before her.
“If you insist on ignoring me, I'll just carry you myself.”
Ignoring the sharp pain, Eric reached down and swiftly pulled her into his arms.
“| said | want you beside me.”
“Eric!”
As her body lifted off the sofa, panic surged in Hadley’s eyes. Instinctively, she began twisting to break free. “Put
Had he completely lost his senses?
“Stop it, Eric! Your wounds! You'll hurt yourself!”
“I don’t care!” Eric scoffed defiantly, carrying her toward the bed despite his complexion turning ghostly pale
and sweat beginning to bead on his forehead.
“Ah!” Hadley gasped aloud when he laid her down abruptly. “Eric, wait-letsee your injuries—"
But before she could rise, Eric silenced her protests by suddenly capturing her lips in a fierce, possessive kiss.
Then his lips slid across her face, trailing downward insistently.
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“Eric!”
Hadley’s body broke into a cold shiver. Was he serious about continuing despite his condition? Did he really
intend to disregard his own well-being?
She pressed her hands against him, trying to resist without worsening his injuries. “Eric, stop-please, you're
hurting yourself!”
“Told you | didn’t care.”
One arm locked firmly around her waist, Eric’s other hand gently brushed across her face.
“Is this what it takes to make you truly see me? To finally acknowledge I'm right here? You don’t know how much
it drivescrazy when you ignore me! Don’t you get it?”
“I- Mmm-"
He silenced her again, kissing her deeply once more.
His hand left her face, sliding purposefully down to her neck, deftly undoing the buttons of her blouse.
What was he doing?
Hadley froze beneath him, eyes wide with disbelief. “Mmm...”
Unable to speak clearly, her voice becmuffled against his kiss.
She couldn't allow this-Eric was severely hurt, and besides, they were in a hospital room. Anyone could cin
at any second!
What was she supposed to do?
Despite his injuries, Eric’s physical strength overwhelmingly surpassed her own.
With panic flooding through her, Hadley swiftly drew back her knee and thrust it forward with all her strength.
“Ugh!”
She struck Eric squarely in his injured abdomen, causing him to release her instantly. He stumbled backward,
collapsing heavily onto the floor.
“Oh my God, Eric!”
Leaping up from the bed, Hadley stared in horror at Eric as he curled painfully on the cold floor, his face pale.
“Eric, are you hurt?”
Without hesitation, she dropped to his side, urgently trying to steady him.
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Eric grimaced, droplets of sweat rolling down his pale face, yet he still forced a twisted grin.
“Hadley!” With great difficulty, he reached out and desperately gripped her hand. “It... hurts so badly-the
stitches ripped...”
She didn’t even need his confirmation-Hadley could already see fresh blood staining multiple areas beneath
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his bandages.
“Are you insane?” Hadley squeezed her eyes shut and yelled, “Did you hurt your brain too? What's wrong with
you?”
Eric’s gaze fell on her tear-streaked face, his grin widening uncontrollably. “Ha, maybe I did...”
The pain worsened, causing him to tighten his hold on her hand. “Excellent, this is excellent... Weren't you
always indifferent? Claiming everything was for Linda... Well, now, you're the reason, not her!”
Hadley’s breath caught sharply, stunned by his reckless words.
Drawing closer, Eric whispered into her car, “Take a good look-these injuries reopened because of you.”
Hadley stiffened, her body trembling...
Eric had gone utterly mad-completely beyond reason!
Because several wounds reopened, Eric required immediate surgery to repair the damage.
This time, the procedure was more complex due to its repetitive nature.
Since Hadley wasn’t a direct family member, the hospital contacted Ernest to cand sign the necessary
paperwork.
Hadley found a quiet spot on a bench outside the OR.
The distinct sound of high heels approached, stopping abruptly nearby.
“Hadley!” Linda harshly grabbed Hadley’s shoulder, her eyes blazing with accusation. “You're far more ruthless
than | ever imagined! How could you do something so vicious?”
Hadley remained silent, calmly returning Linda's fierce stare.
“Humph!” Linda sneered bitterly. “You really can’t stand it, can you? Jealous that Eric took those What are you
going to do about it? He cares aboutthis much! And he always will, for the 1
juries for me!
of his life!”
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