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The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs. As hours passed into the deep of night, Eric still hadn't come back. As the first light of dawn crept in, sounds echoed from below. "Eric!" Hadley leapt from the sofa and hurried towards the door. She paused at the top of the stairs, as she heard his voice. "Grandma, I want a divorce!" Eric's tone bitter and decisive. "Get back here!" Nyla reached out to her grandson, her voice firm and commanding. "What are you saying? I made a promise to Hadley's grandmother to protect her. She's just twenty. Do you want to ruin her life?" "Am I the one ruining her life? Ridiculous!" Eric's gaze piercing with resentment. "Grandma, we've lost Linda's baby! Do you hear me? My brother's child is gone! And yet, Hadley is untouched! Tell me, who is truly causing despair here?" Nyla was left speechless. "I never wanted to marry her. You pushed me into it!" "I was willing to accept her if she made you happy. But I can no longer tolerate such a wife now! I'm losing my grip!" "Stop this!" Nyla shouted, her voice filled with panic as she clutched Eric's arm tightly. With the recent loss of her great-grandchild weighing heavily on her, Nyla's expression hardened with determination. "Fine, you won't have to see her anymore. I'll send her away, overseas, away from all this. Is that acceptable?" Eric was silent for a beat before nodding in agreement. "If that's what you think is best." Hadley, overhearing the exchange, turned and hurried back to her room. Once inside, she shut the door and her knees buckled beneath her. Slumping to the floor, tears cascaded down her cheeks. ... When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you're eager to see me, you'd better join the queue, darling." &7&