Chapter 137

Chapter 137:

“Unbelievable,” Eric muttered, exhaling sharply before shaking his head. “You were in a crowded area. Why didn’t you scream? Someone would’ve helped you!”

It should’ve been the first thing she thought to do, yet she hadn’t.

How could she be so careless about her own safety?

Hadley nodded, taking in what he said. “Alright. I’ll keep that in mind next time.”

Neither of them spoke after that. The conversation faded, leaving the car in silence.

Eric sat there, his grip tightening slightly on the steering wheel. The urge to ask why she reacted so strongly to being touched weighed on his mind, but for some reason, the words refused to come out. He pulled up near the entrance of West Twelfth Alley and brought the car to a smooth stop.