Chapter 591

Chapter 591:

Instantly, Eric’s demeanor shifted, his gaze darkening. “Since you’re here, I thought you’d made your decision.”

“Indeed.” Hadley met his eyes, her voice steady. “I’ve made my decision.”

“Oh?” Eric’s voice was laced with a mix of laughter and nervous anticipation, as if he were standing on the precipice of something monumental.

“So, what’s it going to be?”

Hadley pressed her lips together, her gaze unwavering.

“I agree—we’ll reconcile.”

YES! Fantastic! Just as he had hoped!

Eric felt a surge of elation bubbling up inside, the corners of his mouth betraying him as he patted the spot beside him. “Come closer then; why the distance?”

Hadley frowned, a storm brewing in her expression. “Hold on a moment.”

“What? I’m all ears.” Eric nodded with eagerness. “Do you have conditions? Just lay them out.”

“Alright.”

Hadley then unleashed the thoughts that had churned in her mind throughout the night.

“You once said that without a fundamental issue, breaking up isn’t an option. I need to clarify what you mean by ‘fundamental issue.'”

“Isn’t that crystal clear?” Eric chuckled, brushing off the concern. “Look, you don’t have to worry; I won’t stray. You’re the only one for me.”

“Eric, listen closely.” Hadley cut him off, not wanting to hear empty declarations.

Her tone was gentle yet resolute.

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“Here’s what I think. Should a situation arise again with Linda like the last time, and you choose to protect her over me, it’s over. You…”

“You can’t put me in that position again and expect me to brush it off.” Her eyes, clear and unwavering, bore into his.

“Can you promise that? If you can, then let’s forget about breaking up. If not, then don’t push me around.”

To make it more real, Hadley’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears, her voice steady despite the emotion that threatened to spill over.

“I need to be the most important person in my boyfriend’s life.”

“Hadley?”

Noticing the tears welling up in her eyes, Eric could tell he’d hurt her deeply.

Clearly, her heart was still tied to his.

In the end, Eric knew he’d pushed her too far and wounded her deeply.

Which girl would tolerate her boyfriend standing guard over another woman?

Hadley had lashed out and walked away precisely because she’d cared so deeply.

Eric finally grasped it—why had he been so blind until now?

Without warning, Eric rose sharply, stepped toward Hadley, and lowered himself to one knee, gently capturing her hands in his own. “Whatever you want, Hadley. I’ll promise you everything!”

With genuine remorse reflected in his eyes, he said quietly, “It was me who made a mess of things. I reacted badly, so you have every right to be angry. You’ve ignored me these past days, and I deserved every moment of it. Are you still upset? If you are, take it out on me—tell me exactly what it’ll take for your heart to mend.”

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