Neighbors turned their heads; some muttered under their breath, others pointed, and a few stared openly.
Hadley's face was aflame with humiliation. "Where are you taking me? Let me down-I can walk on my own!"
"I can't trust you to stay," Eric responded, shaking his head. "If I let you go, you might run away. I'm not in the mood to chase after you."
He didn't pause as he walked her to his car, opened the passenger door, and gently set her inside, securing her seatbelt.
Hadley chewed on her lip. "Where are we headed?"
With a knowing smirk, Eric replied, "To a place you'll appreciate. Trust me, you'll enjoy it."
The destination took Hadley by surprise.
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