Chapter 631

Chapter 631:

Eric didn’t hesitate for a second. “Of course, I’m happy!”

His response was immediate, almost instinctive. “Ernest and Linda grew up together. They’ve always been close—they promised to be together for life.”

Hadley studied him, her mind churning with unspoken thoughts. Was that really it? Could someone love another person so deeply that their only happiness came from seeing them happy with someone else? Had Eric truly let go of Linda? Or was he just convincing himself that he had?

“What are you thinking about?”

Eric’s voice broke through Hadley’s thoughts before she could hide them. With a teasing smirk, he reached out and flicked her forehead. “You’re overthinking again,” he said playfully. “How many times have I told you—there’s nothing between Linda and me? And yet, you still don’t believe me.”

Hadley wasn’t convinced—not completely.

But right now, that wasn’t the biggest mystery on her mind.

Something about this whole situation felt off. Four years ago, Linda had miscarried, and now there were whispers of Ernest’s infidelity. Could they really put all of that behind them and walk down the aisle?

Regardless of her concerns, the wedding proceeded as planned. As the Flynn family’s eldest grandson, Ernest would continue living at the Flynn Mansion even after the wedding. There was no need for a new house—just a simple rearrangement of his current living quarters.

Meanwhile, Nyla insisted that every detail of the wedding—from the venue to the dress—be left entirely to Linda’s preferences. After all, a wedding was meant to be the bride’s day, and above all else, her happiness was the priority.

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But what truly caught Hadley off guard was Linda’s unexpected decision. Instead of working with a renowned designer, she had publicly announced an open call for submissions to design her wedding dress.

It was a bold move. In reality, the Flynn family could afford the best designers in the world, and with Linda’s standing in the entertainment industry, securing a luxury brand sponsorship would have been effortless. Yet, she deliberately rejected that option.

Instead, Linda turned the entire process into a public spectacle—launching an open competition and vowing to select a design that… truly spoke to her.

And just like that, even before the wedding was officially confirmed, news of the grand wedding had spread like wildfire across Srixby.

To Hadley, this didn’t feel like a simple bridal decision. This was a statement. A challenge. But to whom? Most likely, the other woman Linda had long suspected Ernest was involved with.

At lunch, Hadley and Elissa sat across from each other, catching up over their meal, when Elissa suddenly scoffed, shaking her head. “Ernest Flynn is getting married! And to Linda of all people?”

There was an unmistakable edge of sarcasm in her tone—unsurprising, given her past run-ins with Linda.

Hadley took a sip of her drink before responding casually. “Yes, that’s right.”

Elissa clicked her tongue. “Well… let’s just say he has very unique taste.”

“Pfft—” Hadley chuckled, shaking her head. “To each their own.”

“Exactly!” Elissa laughed along, but then leaned in slightly. “By the way, I also submitted a design for that competition.”

Hadley’s brows lifted in surprise. “For the wedding dress?”

“Yep.” Elissa nodded, a playful glint in her eyes. “Why do you look so shocked?”

Hadley hesitated before realization dawned. Oh… right. She had momentarily forgotten Elissa had studied fashion design. But in the industry, she was still just a small, unknown name.

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