At her question, Eric hesitated.
How should he respond? Should he admit that he was concerned for her safety?
Too awkward to voice his thoughts, Eric scoffed lightly. “I just came to see what was up. If anything happened to you, explaining it to Grandma would be difficult.”
That was why he was here.
Hadley nodded, acknowledging his words. “I appreciate it, but you can go now.”
Eric was startled. Was she dismissing him already? It seemed she didn’t value his concern at all.
Frustration surged within him. “Leave? In this darkness? How am I supposed to even see all those stairs?”
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