The candle fell to the floor as she leapt back in fright.
“Hadley! Hadley?”
Eric was bewildered by the sudden chaos. As Hadley leapt towards him, his reflexes took over, and he instinctively reached out to catch her.
In an instant, Hadley clung to him like a lifeline.
Oblivious to her own reaction, she gripped Eric’s neck tightly.
Screams muffled in panic.
Caught off guard, Eric found himself supporting a trembling bundle of warmth against his chest. He swallowed nervously, securing her more firmly with one hand while gently cradling the back of her head with the other, pulling her closer.
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