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?”

the sofa, alarmed. “What’s

could fully interpret the readings, the display for blood oxygen levels was an

doctor, now!”

“Right!”

beside the bed as

Nurse!”

medical team burst into the

room!”

pushed back. They were starting

Eric were outside the

stayed close, straining to hear the

the mucus! We

suction isn’t strong enough; it’s too dense!”

it

“Understood!”

“This isn’t working! The mucus won’t

listened intently, his hands clenched, his

handle it!”

considering his next move, Hadley didn’t wait. She

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“Hadley!”

hand to pull her

This area is

“Doctor!”

wasted no time.

intend to…”

don’t make things

had rushed in behind her,

he and the doctor were too slow

forward, positioning herself

wide, struck by

was attempting to clear Nyla’s airway using her own mouth.

doctor and nurse paused, momentarily stunned by

lifted her head after clearing the

quickly presented a bin, into which Hadley

she inquired,

the blockage had been removed, though she wasn’t certain

nurse exclaimed, pointing to the monitor with a smile. “Look, her

over the doctor’s face. “With the airway cleared, we can proceed with her medication

family please

deep exhale, Hadley

to turn away, she felt a gentle tug at

down. It

had just experienced severe breathing difficulties, was not fully conscious yet. Her

her awareness returning.

her. “You’re

only a soft murmur as tears began to roll down

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

cry. I’m here for

and she released her

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her soaked with wwe. And she

to draw back the

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