Chapter 17

Chapter 17:

“I have no need for the house or the money. I grew up under your grandmother’s care, and I owe much to the Flynn family.”

“Rejecting them?”

Eric chuckled dismissively. “Since you were fifteen, you’ve relied on the Flynn family’s support, right up to this very moment.”

This support had covered everything, from her schooling abroad to her daily expenses.

“How do you intend to manage on your own from now on?”

Hadley’s posture stiffened at his query, a cold sensation creeping into her chest. Her fists clenched in silence, and she offered no rebuttal.

“Could this mean…” Eric squinted, speculating. “You’re refusing any settlement now because you think you might return to seek help if you find yourself struggling later?”

“That will not happen,” Hadley’s expression was resolute as she emphatically denied his suggestion.

“Very well,” Eric responded blandly. “Please sign here.”

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

With a subtle smile, Hadley clasped the pen firmly and signed her name on the dotted lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

“I will set up a court date and inform you.”

“Understood.” Hadley nodded, offering no resistance.

He gathered the signed documents and offered Hadley an uncommon, earnest gaze.

“Grandma’s surgery is coming up. We should keep the divorce under wraps until she’s better. She’s always been nice to you. Will you help me maintain this facade?”

Hadley felt a jolt of surprise. He no longer wanted her, yet he needed her cooperation?

“Don’t be concerned,” Eric said with a slight sneer. “After all is settled, you’ll be looked after financially.”

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A faint, cold chuckle escaped Hadley’s lips.

She acknowledged with a nod.

“Understood.”

“Great.”

As they concluded their discussion, Eric got to his feet.

“Given the circumstances, we’ll need to interact from time to time. I’ll occupy the master bedroom. You will…”

He paused briefly before saying,

“Select any of the rooms on the ground floor.”

With those instructions, he ascended the staircase.

Hadley remained still, her lips curling into a subtle smile as she watched him disappear.

He expected her to settle into a downstairs room?

Did he not realize those were designated for the house staff? Clearly, he regarded her as nothing more than a housemaid.

With no tears left to shed, Hadley blinked.

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