However, Hadley had already ingested it.
The searing liquid scorched her throat and chest, causing her to wince in agony.
"What were you thinking?" Eric's features grew stern. "Why would you ingest something so blisteringly hot?"
Hadley held her mouth, speechless.
How could she have known it would be scalding?
Moreover, she had been determined not to waste the soup, enriched with an expensive herbal remedy. Accustomed to cut costs after years of hardship, Hadley always conserved what little she had.
Eric's heart softened as he noticed the tears forming in Hadley's eyes and her vulnerable stance, feeling as if a part of his heart had melted.
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