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

Chapter 27

Chapter 27 Maintain A Distance Between Them

Why bother inviting Hadley?

Did Eric really need to hear Hadley decline him once again, or endure yet another rebuff?

He had no desire to subject himself to that ordeal; self–pity was not in his nature.

Seeing Eric’s decision, Phillips and the twin bodyguards exchanged glances, understanding it was best not to question their employer’s directive.

As the clock struck seven that evening, Hadley spoke softly to the nurse.

“I need to step outside for a bit. I’ll be just out front. Call me if anything comes up.”

“Understood.”

Hadley grabbed her backpack and headed out.

By this time, Eric and his team had already finished their meal. Xander and Theodore had left, with only Phillips remaining, deep in a business call.

Hadley focused straight ahead, ignoring her surroundings, and made her way to the kitchen.

From her backpack, she retrieved a lunchbox containing boiled corn–on–the–cob and hard–boiled eggs.

The eggs were straightforward enough, but the cold corn–on–the–cob required more effort to eat.

She placed it in the microwave and set the timer for three minutes.

Removing the heated food, she exclaimed, “Ah, that’s hot!”

Just then, Eric entered to fetch a glass of water.

He acted as if he hadn’t noticed her and refilled his glass. He was about to leave just as Hadley bit into her

dinner.

Could that really be all she was having for dinner?

It seemed even scantier than her lunch, which had included noodles and vegetables.

Eric’s gaze lingered on her, his expression impassive. “What is wrong with you, Hadley?”

“What?”

Caught off guard by his question, Hadley looked up, only to find Eric already walking out.

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Left alone, Hadley continued eating, perplexed.

It seemed Eric’s hatred for her extended even to her dietary choices. She was at a loss for words.

Later that night, Hadley remained vigilant at the bedside. Eric, unable to compete with her determination,

resigned himself to the sofa nearby.

Both were too cautious to fall into a deep sleep, snatching only brief moments of rest.

Suddenly, the quiet was shattered by the loud beeping of a monitor.

“Beep… Beep…”

Instantly, Hadley leapt from her seat.

She seized Nyla’s hand, concerned. “Nyla, can you hear me? What’s happening?”

sprang from the sofa, alarmed. “What’s

the readings, the display for blood oxygen

doctor,

“Right!”

as Eric raced out of the

Nurse!”

the medical team burst into the room.

room!”

the bed, Eric and Hadley were pushed back.

were outside the curtain, neither

to hear the medical team’s urgent discussions.

from the mucus!

enough; it’s

diluting it

“Understood!”

voice emerged. “This isn’t working! The mucus won’t

hands clenched,

can handle it!”

move, Hadley didn’t wait. She swept aside the curtain and moved swiftly

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“Hadley!”

extended his hand to pull her

are you here? This area is off–limits to

“Doctor!”

wasted no time. “I can do this!”

intend to…”

don’t make things

rushed in behind her, intent on intervening.

were too slow

forward, positioning herself over Nyla.

wide, struck by disbelief.

unexpected. Hadley was attempting to

paused, momentarily stunned by

to their astonishment, Hadley lifted her head

quickly presented a

inquired, “Is

though she wasn’t certain of the

is!” The nurse exclaimed, pointing to the monitor with a smile. “Look, her oxygen levels

face. “With the airway

please step outside

deep exhale, Hadley

felt a gentle tug

Hadley looked down. It was

was not fully

her awareness returning.

reassuring her. “You’re safe now. Everything’s going to be

murmur as tears began to

welled up in Hadley’s eyes as well; she felt

don’t cry. I’m here for you.”

and

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left her soaked with wwe. And she felt

the curtain, someone else pulled it open.

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