Chapter 62

Chapter 62:

At that, Eric could only offer a helpless shrug. Why would he know that? He wasn’t the doctor here!

The doctor continued, “Menstrual cramps can be quite serious, especially when they’re as intense as hers. She should undergo a comprehensive examination once she regains consciousness to determine the underlying cause.”

“Understood,” Eric replied, his brow furrowed in concern.

“Here’s a prescription for her,” the doctor added, handing it over.

“Thanks.”

Taking the prescription, Eric left to handle the payment and retrieve Hadley’s medication.

“Did Hadley ever get cramps before?” Eric wondered. But no matter how hard he thought, he couldn’t recall a single time. All he could remember was her frequent complaints and dependency on him.

Back in the emergency room, Hadley had regained consciousness. She grimaced from pain as she dressed and gathered her belongings.

“Hey,” a nurse interjected as Hadley attempted to leave. “Your boyfriend is picking up your medication. Please wait here for him.”

Boyfriend?

Hadley hesitated. Could that be Eric? She recalled being with him just before losing consciousness, but she questioned whether he would actually be so nice and bring her to the hospital. Regardless, it didn’t seem important at the moment.

“Understood, thank you,” Hadley responded, choosing not to trouble the nurse further. “I’ll wait outside.”

“Okay then.” The nurse moved on without further inquiry.

Hadley didn’t linger. Hoisting her bag onto her shoulder and clutching her sore abdomen, she exited the hospital.

Meanwhile, Eric had just collected the medications and was on his way back when his phone vibrated.

𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: g⸮𝗮𝗅⸮𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⸮ⅽ⸮𝗈𝗆

It was Nyla calling.

“Hello, Grandma?”

“Eric.” Nyla’s voice sounded weary, as if she had just woken up. “I’ve just recalled something important. Today marks the anniversary of Hadley’s grandmother’s passing. We ought to honor her memory. I’m ashamed I totally forgot,” Nyla replied, exhaling deeply. “Eric, can you find the time to accompany Hadley? It’s been four years since she last visited her grandmother’s grave.”

“What?!”

The news took Eric by surprise. He moistened his dry lips before inquiring, “Grandma, where is her grandmother’s resting place?”

“You don’t remember? We’ve visited together before. It’s at Kingsbridge…”

Oh no! A wave of realization washed over Eric. Hadley had told the truth. She really had gone to Kingsbridge today to visit her grandmother’s grave.

“Eric, are you listening?”

“I heard you, Grandma.”

Nyla let out another sigh. “Hadley might have been a bit indulgent before, but she was just a child unaware of her ways. She’s changed a lot since returning. She’s matured. Treat her kindly, Eric. She only has us now.”

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