Chapter 282

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"The family estate." "On it."

Hadley leaned forward, pulling up the GPS. She traced the route in her mind before glancing at him. "Keep an eye on the road. If I miss a turn, let me know."

"Yeah, yeah. Just drive." The car eased forward, gliding into the night.

Eric's lips curled slightly. Perfect. Now that she was heading home with him, there was no way he was letting her slip away again.

It had been years since Hadley last sat behind the wheel, and her shoulders carried the weight of every second she spent gripping it. The car crawled down the road, its pace mirroring her hesitation, as if even the engine shared her nerves.

Eric, however, showed no sign of impatience. He simply reclined in his seat, eyelids drifting shut, the very image of someone without a single care in the world.