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

Chapter 13

Chapter 13 How Can You

Show Your Face Here

The man on the bed did not react to Hadley’s presence.

Despite the years that had slipped by, Ernest still looked much the same, as if he were merely asleep.

Memories of Ernest, vibrant and driven, flooded Hadley’s mind…

She struggled to come to terms with the reality, even after all this time.

It seemed so unjust that such a kind person could endure such a fate.

Ernest was a good man, yet he had spent years lying there in a coma. Chances were, he would never wake up.

The sound of the bathroom door interrupted her reflections. A caregiver appeared.

With a basin of water in hand, the caregiver noticed Hadley’s tear–streaked face and nodded courteously.

“Hello.”

“Hi.” Hadley offered her hand. “Are you going to wipe his face?”

“No, I’m actually here to shave him,” he replied.

Understanding, Hadley observed Ernest’s face, noticing the thick stubble that shaded his jaw blue. “I’ll take care

of that. I know how to do it.”

During Ernest’s initial hospitalization, Hadley had been the one to look after him.

At that time, Nyla was overwhelmed with grief and illness, Eric was preoccupied with work, and Linda was

expecting…

Thus, Hadley had become the primary caregiver within the Flynn family.

Caregivers typically deferred to such wishes from the family members.

He set the basin on the nearby stand and passed her a towel. “Here you go.”

“Thank you.”

Gratefully accepting it, Hadley dampened the towel and used it to warm Ernest’s face.

She then spread shaving cream over his face and started the careful process of shaving him.

Engrossed in her task, Hadley didn’t notice Linda enter the room.

Limping slightly from her injured ankle, Linda approached and stopped by the bedside, staring at Hadley in

astonishment.

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Chapter 13 How Can You Show Your Face Here

“Hadley, is that really you?”

Her expression turned into a frown. “What are you doing here? And why are you doing this?”

Looking up, Hadley responded, “I came to visit Ernest… and as you can see, I’m shaving him.”

Linda chuckled lightly, a hint of amusement in her voice. “I can see what you’re doing.”

“And why bother asking, then?” Hadley retorted sharply.

“You…”

A silent standoff ensued as their gazes locked.

With a dismissive wave, Linda crossed her arms and sighed. “Fine, you’ve visited. Now you should go. We have caregivers; your presence isn’t necessary.”

so?” Hadley responded

and now you’re already sending

something?”

darkened. “What are you

I suggesting?” Hadley’s voice carried a mocking tone as she gestured towards

“What really happened back then? Can you live with your deceit, fooling everyone, even yourself? Think about it, Linda. Do

“What

don’t you

lost at your

enraged, Linda gestured towards the exit. “Leave

the ward’s entrance, Eric was conversing with Nyla on his

that Hadley had visited the hospital to see Ernest alone, Nyla promptly

please… It’s quite isolated there, and

“I’m aware, Grandma.”

massaged his forehead. “I’ve already

brother had been on his agenda

She’ll be home safe under my watch,

“Thank you.”

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approached the ward’s door, pushing it open to witness

drama.

emphatically towards the exit. “Leave now!

was just beside the bed when

sharp and intense. “Hadley, what have you

“Eric!”

welled up in

“I’ve got this.”

moved swiftly to

go away!” Linda grasped his arm, her voice desperate. “I can’t stand to have her here!

leave!”

upset, Eric wasted no time. “Of

Hadley, anger evident in his expression. “Did you not hear her? Get out

sardonic chuckle. She set the razor aside, dried her

“Hold on!”

by Linda’s distress, felt compelled

bouquet of yellow calla lilies from a

with a

them!” Eric dismissed her with a

she now forbidden even to

you

himself, snatching

he hissed, “Do you think Ernest would appreciate it? Had it not been

gaze pierced hers, immobilizing

you show

though she might cry.

can’t take this!”

distress, Eric redirected his frustration towards Hadley.

tightly, seemed rooted to the

possibly

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“Alright, I’m leaving.”

and left without

Hadley exited, Eric approached Linda, offering support. “There’s no need to cry,

I’ll make sure the staff doesn’t

said, her

bus stop closest to

buses stopped running at

she

need to walk

looked like she was in for a

seemed her

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