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.”

that so?” Hadley responded

got here and now you’re already sending me

something?”

expression darkened. “What

tone as she gestured towards Ernest. “Eric isn’t here, so no

flicked to Linda’s abdomen. “What really happened back then? Can you live with your deceit, fooling everyone, even yourself? Think about it,

“What exactly are you

these years, don’t you feel any

lost at

Linda gestured towards the exit. “Leave now! You

was conversing with Nyla on

see Ernest alone, Nyla promptly reached out to Eric, urging him

and it’s getting late. Hadley is

“I’m aware, Grandma.”

massaged his

his brother had been on his agenda for the evening

She’ll be home safe under

“Thank you.”

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

drama.

the exit. “Leave now! You have no place

the bed

gaze sharp and intense. “Hadley, what have you

“Eric!”

up in Linda’s

“I’ve got this.”

moved swiftly to Linda’s

voice desperate. “I can’t stand to have her here! Make

leave!”

upset, Eric wasted no

faced Hadley, anger evident in his expression. “Did

a soft, sardonic chuckle. She set the razor

“Hold on!”

distress,

calla lilies from a nearby table. “Are these

with a

with

she now forbidden even

are you still

action himself, snatching the flowers and thrusting them into

and piercing as he hissed, “Do you think Ernest would appreciate it?

pierced

show

away, her shoulders trembling as though she might cry. “Eric,

can’t take this!”

redirected his frustration towards Hadley. “Aren’t you going

bouquet tightly, seemed rooted to the

could she possibly say

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“Alright, I’m leaving.”

sharply and left

exited, Eric approached Linda, offering support.

I’ll make sure the staff doesn’t

her voice

stood at the bus stop closest to the

stopped running at

was she supposed to

to walk home

two–hour trek the previous evening, it looked like

it seemed her feet were her only reliable

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