But fortunately, it didn’t come to that.

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Eric opened a cabinet and checked every item inside. He picked up a bottle of conditioner and realized it was far too light.

Was it empty? And if it was, why hadn’t the housekeeper tossed it out? Empty bottles were usually cleared without a second thought during routine cleaning.

Yet this one was tucked away behind a cluster of other bottles, deliberately hidden. Something was off.

He unscrewed the cap and closed his eyes for a brief moment, his face paling to an ashen shade. Just as he had suspected…

Hidden neatly inside the bottle were two smaller pill containers.

Their labels were clearly visible on the sides.

Though the medical terms were too complex for him to fully comprehend, it was obvious these were drugs prescribed for psychological treatment.

Hadley was…

So the doctor had been telling the truth.

Clutching the pill bottles tightly, Eric felt a sharp, stabbing pain pierce his chest.

By the time Hadley opened her eyes, Eric had already returned, sitting silently at her bedside.

“You are awake?” As her eyes fluttered open, he rose from the chair but didn’t take a step closer. Instead, he asked calmly, “Are you feeling any better?”

“Yeah.” Hadley eased herself against the headboard and gave a small nod.

“Would you like some water?”

“Yes, please.”

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Eric rose from his seat, poured her a glass of water, and placed it carefully on the bedside table. “Be careful. It’s piping hot.”

Just the way she liked it. Hadley didn’t like room temperature water. It had to be either steaming hot or ice cold.

“Thanks.” Hadley reached out, wrapped her fingers around the glass, and took slow, cautious sips, her eyes fixed downward.

The room fell into a deep, quiet stillness.

Noticing how cautious he was around her, she figured he must have found out.

Eric settled back into the chair, his eyes fixed on her in silence. A storm of emotions swirled inside him. How was he supposed to bring it up?

After what felt like an eternity, he finally said in a low voice, “I had the medication tested.”

“Okay.” Hadley blinked slowly, showing no sign of surprise.

“What’s going on?” Eric’s voice trembled slightly, filled with emotion. “Moreover, how long has this been going on?”

Hadley remained quiet for a long while.

She kept her head down, quietly finishing the rest of the water. Once the glass was empty, she set it gently back on the nightstand. Only then did she raise her head and meet his gaze. But when she finally spoke, it wasn’t to answer his question.

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