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.

0.0%

19:16

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

interpret the readings, the display for blood oxygen levels was an alarming red, a clear sign

the doctor, now!”

“Right!”

the bed as Eric raced out of the room shouting, “Doctor!

Nurse!”

moments, the medical team

give us room!”

the nurse drew the curtain to shield the bed, Eric and Hadley were pushed back. They were starting an urgent procedure, one not

the curtain, neither felt

straining to hear the medical

blockage from the mucus!

enough; it’s

diluting it

“Understood!”

isn’t working! The

intently, his hands clenched, his face

handle it!”

move, Hadley didn’t wait. She

20.5%

D

19:16

O

<

“Hadley!”

pull her

you here? This area

“Doctor!”

Hadley wasted no time. “I

intend

don’t make things worse

had rushed in behind

the doctor were too

forward, positioning herself

eyes opened wide, struck

to clear Nyla’s

paused, momentarily stunned by

her head after clearing the obstruction.

a bin, into which

exertion, she inquired, “Is it better

felt the blockage had been removed, though she

exclaimed, pointing to the monitor with

“With the

please step

a deep exhale, Hadley

turn away, she felt

looked down. It was

was not fully conscious yet. Her

open, her awareness returning.

“You’re safe now. Everything’s

emitting only a soft murmur as tears began to

she felt a profound connection in

don’t cry. I’m here for

and she released her

44.0%

O

111

O

27 Maintain A Distance Between Them

ordeal had left her soaked with wwe. And she felt

the curtain, someone else

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255