Chapter 289

Hadley fought to chew and swallow, finally managing to speak. "Eric, about me going back to Galant—"

"One more." Another piece of bread hovered near her lips.

Eric's gaze never left her face, waiting. "This one's smaller."

Reluctantly, Hadley parted her lips again.

As she chewed, Eric's voice dropped unexpectedly. "Hadley, I'll take care of you from now on. I promise."

What just happened?

Hadley's eyes widened in shock as the bread got stuck in her throat. It was too dry to swallow and too lodged to cough out.