Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 12

Chapter 12 His Priority

Eric’s voice tightened with irritation, and his brow creased “Could her phone be dead?”

Frustrated, he jammed the phone into his pocke. Never mind She’ll be fine”

Hadley was capable of looking after herself Surely, if she grew tired of waiting, she’d find her way home

wouldn’t she?

The day had worn on him, and fatigue was setting in. What he yearned for now was a soothing shower and some downtime.

Just as Eric was about to put away his phone for good, he paused

“This is more trouble than it’s worth,” he muttered under his breath

He then decided to make one last call to Silver Villas.

The line rang unanswered until it eventually cut off

“What now?”

Eric’s scowl intensified. Had Hadley not yet returned home? It was late–impossible she was still at the same place, right?

Surely, she wasn’t that overly optimistic, was she?

In a fit of frustration, he threw his phone onto the couch. He was done trying to sort this out.

He made his way upstairs, longing for the comfort of a hot shower.

As the warm water cascaded over him, his thoughts invariably drifted back to Hadley.

The hour was late, and she was alone.

Despite his reservations about her, he acknowledged his failure to fulfill his promise.

“What a nuisance!”

Grumbling to himself, Eric shut off the shower, quickly toweled off, and got dressed.

He threw on some clothes, snatched his car keys, and hurried down the stairs.

While driving, he made a call to the sanatorium.

“Could you please check if a young woman named Hadley is still there?” He spoke to the nurse

cared for Nyla.

“Certainly, Mr. Flynn.”

There was a short pause as the nurse left to check.

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“Mr. Flynn, I’m afraid we don’t have anyone here by that name. It’s just our medical team and caregivers now

She wasn’t there? Had Hadley managed to leave already?

“Alright, thank you.”

hanging up, Eric didn’t hesitate and drove directly to Silver

he

be greeted by darkness, with

have already

of the ground floor, where the servants‘ quarters

which room does

got there, a light flickering from the bathroom caught his

Was that Hadley inside?

he saw a glimpse of the scene

a stool, her

She breathed a

faced had hardened her resilience, forming an invisible armor

was

a

Eric watched, his expression a mix of concern

Hadley didn’t withdraw her feet; instead, she sighed in satisfaction. “This

Eric called out from the

sharply, causing Hadley

with clear irritation, Eric’s frustration was

her direction. “Where have

What?

guard, Hadley’s initial irritation quickly

laughter, unable

his anger intensified. “What’s so funny? If you had stayed pit w had to scour the city for you? And why is your phone

have

Hadley’s laughter faded into a serious expression as

it’s my mistake. I shouldn’t have walked home myself. I really should have just

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you. My apologies.

tone was thick with

fault?” Eric examined her intently, his demeanor cold yet mocking. “Do you consider yourself more

was cherished by

had always revolved around his brother

for his brother’s sake would always remain

one who should be unquestioningly supporting Linda. Remember,

her…”

of bringing up Linda’s miscarriage from four

“I’m not accusing you, really. How do you turn this into a complaint from me when

fists tightening in

It’s

reply, Hadley stood up to get some

paid no attention to

unharmed,

about to exit,

mention that she walked

sharply, his finger directed at her

with the

down at the basin and then at

the way back here? And you think soaking your feet will make me buy

She walked back?

take hours to walk from the sanatorium to Silver

hail a taxi if she was too impatient to wait for him? Surely,

she actually expect

was clearly pointing for his pity with this exaggerated tale–a

you really think this sad story will sway me?” Eric scoffed, dismissing her attempt. “That’s not

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and strode

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