Now alone with Eric, Hadley was consumed by thoughts of their kiss from the previous evening, replaying it repeatedly in her mind. Feeling restless, she grabbed the soup bowl and took a hearty gulp, trying to distract herself.
Suddenly, Hadley gasped.
“What’s wrong?” Eric reacted quickly, rising and rushing to her side.
With her hand over her mouth and tears in her eyes, Hadley’s face turned a shade of red.
“Did the soup burn your tongue?” Eric asked, concern flooding his voice.
Understanding the situation, Eric cradled Hadley’s face in his hands. “Don’t just stand there. Spit it out!”
However, Hadley had already swallowed it.
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