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Too Late, Mr. Billionaire You Can’t Afford Me Now

Chapter 35 A Mistake

Did Hadley smile at Marshall like this when they were in Nyla’s ward the other day?

At the time, Eric only saw a quick side view of Hadley, but now he realized this was what Marshall must have witnessed in full.

His gaze sharpened as he studied Hadley’s seemingly unfocused look. “Do you even recognize me?*

Could she have confused him with Marshall?

After all, it was Marshall who had accompanied Hadley back to the hotel today.

Eric’s expression grew even sterner.

“You?”

Yet, as she looked into Eric’s intense, contemplative eyes, Hadley chuckled lightly. “I know you. You’re Eric. My dearest Eric.”

A knot formed in Eric’s throat as he observed her rosy cheeks.

Hadley must be intoxicated.

That was the only explanation why she even referred to him in such an endearing way, reminiscent of when she had first become part of the Flynn household.

Even while drunk, Hadley’s recognition of Eric was clear.

Feeling a strange surge of warmth, Eric extended his hand to her, his voice deep and resonant. “Why did you have to drink so much? Let’s get you up.”

“No!” Hadley exclaimed as Eric reached out. She backed away, her expression wary.

“Don’t touch me!” she insisted, shaking her head emphatically.

“Hey,” Marshall intervened, laughing lightly. “Looks like Hadley’s still sharp, even a bit tipsy. She’s keeping her boundaries clear.”

“Shut up,” Eric retorted, glaring at Marshall. “This isn’t your moment. Why did you even let her drink?” “Me?” Marshall raised his hands defensively. “Okay, okay, it was my fault. Now what?”

Eric was at a loss for a moment. It was good that Hadley was cautious, yet her heightened defensiveness was a challenge.

After a brief pause, Eric removed his tie, coiling one end around his hand thoughtfully. He extended the other end towards Hadley. “Grab this.”

“What are you doing?” Hadley was suspicious, hugging her arms tightly across her chest.

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Eric let out a frustrated sigh. “Look, I promise not to touch you. I’ll use this tie to lead you. Aren’t you

get you to

weary nod. She extended her right hand with some reluctance.

one end of the tie around Hadley’s wrist and pulled gently

satisfied, he said, “Okay, we can go now.”

go,” Hadley murmured in agreement, her voice low and

steps to stay in sync with hers,

way.

stood rooted in place, his eyes wide

this a dream?” Marshall muttered to himself, utterly astonished.

had he seen Eric display

to secure a room just across from his own.

he escorted her into the room.

Eric released the tie from her wrist, Hadley’s balance faltered,

body relaxed deeply into the cushions, and her eyelids drooped,

on the couch. Use

as she protested. “I’ll stay on

frown deepened, his tone becoming stern. “Do you really think I’m that

harm could she do

Hadley confirmed, nodding earnestly.

not see it, but I know

Eric’s voice

deeper into the sofa, her eyelids drooping again.

trying to keep her awake. “Stay up. Let’s talk.”

off with a hand wave.

she irritated with him?

a half–smile creeping onto his face. “What’s the use

going to sleep

“A shower?”

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35 A Mistake

to conned. Abnoyty, the laced forwed, dosing the

her and Eric.

she asked, almost nose to nose with

close? He recolled quickly, his face harboring, “Tene, up you

Eric’s discomfort, Hadley pulled at her shirt’s collar. “Go on, smell.

“Alright, alright. You smell fine. Actually, you smell quite

rang out, her mood evidently lifted. “See? I’m as fresh

Eric, her voice

Eric’s earlier attempt to guide her still dangled from

himself at a loss for words, managing

knew it, Hadley had drifted into

glanced at her peaceful, slightly smiling face and couldn’t help but let a small smile form on his ey

hand moved towards her cheek

about to brush her skin, he stopped himself, a sudden reminder flashing in

withdrew

was going through his mind? Did he genuinely feel compelled to touch Hadley? Could he have lost

senses?

the room as confusion

urged himself

our marriage, I never felt inclined to touch her. What’s different now? It must be an peculiarity.” Eric

to filter through the

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