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

apter 22 Photo In Her

Wallet

Eric’s expression darkened as he stopped abruptly.

Could Hadley really be that irritable?

Lacking patience, Eric was nearly at his breaking point, ready to leave. However, looking down at the medicine bag he carried, he sighed internally. “I’m the one at fault here,” he muttered.

He moved closer, leaned over, and placed the bag gently on the coffee table.

Facing Hadley’s turned back, Eric mentioned, “I’ve picked up your medicine. The instructions are on the bottles, Make sure to take them as directed.”

Hadley remained still, unresponsive.

The room’s dim lighting cast her silhouette, emphasizing her frailty.

Eric’s brow creased in concern. Was she always this slight?

Recalling how light she felt in his arms earlier, he realized she was significantly underweight.

A pang of remorse struck him.

Eric hesitated before saying, “I need to apologize for today. I overlooked that it was the anniversary of your grandmother’s passing. Plus, I just found out about the collapse near Kingsbridge. I’m sorry.”

Eric had said everything he needed to.

Previously, Eric had little patience with her, yet now he addressed her with unprecedented calmness and

humility.

However, Hadley remained mute.

Eric narrowed his eyes at her. “Are you sleeping? You can’t go to sleep yet. You need to take your medicine.”

He then realized there was no glass of water on the coffee table.

Feeling somewhat remorseful, he said, “Wait here. I’ll get you some water.”

Eric made his way to the kitchen.

Returning shortly with a glass of water, he set it down on the coffee table.

“Hadley, I’m aware you’re not asleep. Stop sulking and take your medication. You fainted earlier from the pain It’s important you take your medicine now.”

As he placed the glass down, Eric accidentally brushed something off the table.

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“Oh? What’s this?”

Eric stooped to retrieve the item.

It turned out to be a woman’s wallet, clearly belonging to Hadley.

As it fell off the table, the wallet opened, and Eric caught a glimpse of a photo inside.

Whose face was in the photograph?

He picked it up and peered closer to get a better view…

and grabbing the wallet from Eric’s grasp. She quickly

warning. “Stay away from

longer contain his

up your wallet after fetching

help!” Hadley retorted, gripping the wallet firmly,

ask you

his expression turning into

my help? That’s

The next time I decide

Eric stopped mid–sentence.

words in front of Hadley. He

upstairs.

a moment, she slowly reopened them

wallet.

touched the photo

“That was too close.”

He nearly discovered Joy.

knowing Eric’s scorn for her was so profound he

him finding out about her

solely

following day, Hadley remained at

real estate agent contacted her.

landlord accompanied by the agent, completed the payment for her deposit and rent, and received the keys to

ride back to

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22 Photo In Her

thankful she didn’t have to

city center, followed by a bus ride, and made

hour, the traffic was chaotic, and the sidewalks overflowed with

his way to dinner at Marshall’s, the traffic

the window. “Isn’t that your wife out

What?

work emails on his phone, Eric was caught off guard by

out the

she stood among the throng, slender and noticeable.

flowing

graceful

was a simplicity about her that was mysteriously

severe pain and refused her medication.

job and seemed

window and gesturing excitedly

Hadley turned, catching sight of them, her

approached, greeting Sebastian with a smile. “Hello,

was only after this greeting that Hadley peered into the

but couldn’t make out his

the silence that had settled since Eric remained quiet, Sebastian broke it by inquiring,

off to?”

to Silver Villas,” responded

“Mm–hmm…”

towards Eric,

wife is heading to Silver Villas,” Sebastian

air-“Should we

his phone, showing no interest in

awkwardly, his

smile. “It’s okay, Sebastian. I’ll manage on