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

Chapter 76 You Would Support That, Right

It was a weekend day.

Eric decided to see Ernest.

A while ago, a doctor mentioned a promising new drug, and Eric managed to get it from Aradímen. They had already started giving it to Ernest.

“How is it going?”

Though Eric appeared composed, he was inwardly anxious.

“Mr. Flynn,” the doctor said, his expression cautiously optimistic. “From what we’ve seen so far, Your brother is reacting well to the medication. There’s been a noticeable improvement in his neural reflexes recently.”

Eric’s hope ignited upon hearing this. “Really?”

“Mr. Flynn,” the doctor continued, indicating a monitor nearby. “Please, try speaking to him.”

Uncertain but willing to try, Eric complied with the doctor’s advice.

He sat beside Ernest’s bed, gazing at him, and whispered, “Ernest, it’s Eric. Can you hear me? Grandma underwent heart surgery. She’s been waiting years for you to wake up. You’ve rested enough… It’s time to wake up.”

“Mr. Flynn, look,” the doctor said, pointing to the monitor.

Eric turned his attention to the screen. Though not versed in medicine, the increase in Ernest’s heart rate was unmistakable.

“What does that mean?”

“You see, Mr. Flynn,” the doctor replied with a gentle smile. “It means he can hear you, even though he hasn’t opened his eyes yet.”

Hearing was usually the last sense to fade and the first to return.

Overwhelmed, Eric sat in silence, a slight ease visible on his face as he processed the hopeful sign.

“Is there a real possibility that my brother might recover?”

“While I can’t make any promises, the signs we’re seeing suggest a strong potential for improvement. ”

Eric found solace in the doctor’s cautious optimism, though it lacked certainty.

“That’s great to hear,” Eric said with genuine gratitude. “I appreciate everything you’re doing.

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“There’s no need to thank me; I’m simply doing my job.”

After offering those words, the doctor departed from the room.

Eric lingered a moment longer by Ernest’s side, and then whispered gently, “Ernest, if you’re listening, I need to share something else. I want to be with Hadley. You would support that, right?”

was no

silence is as

hospital, Eric felt an unusual lightness in

meet Linda at the airport as she returned

soon after Eric’s

noticeable even behind sunglasses

a beauty that once drew the attention of both Flynn brothers.

she had

distant days as he

“Tired?”

for Linda and cautiously helped her

Linda replied with a tired smile,

got in after

and mask, exposing a

by Linda’s tired look, Eric surmised she had been overworking during her

inquired, his voice filled with concern. “Maybe you should consider getting some

wish I could,” Linda responded, shaking her head. “I have to attend an event tonight. Just drop

slightly. “Why are you packing your schedule

with a resigned shrug and a wry smile. “Everyone’s

said. He then

note of protectiveness that didn’t go unnoticed. Linda paused

response.

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of yourself, okay” tric said. “Ernest would hate to

up Ernest to tone down what he had said

not to address this directly, she simply smiled.

their journey passed

it was packed, so Eric

said, shipping on her sunglasses and mask as

out to her

responded, “Yes? What is

bring up Ernest’s improvement but opting to hold back until a more appropriate time.

well and try to rest when you can,”

mischievous grin. “Aren’t you a bit young to be fussing like a concerned parent?

her response was warm and

Linda was dropped off, Eric’s phone rang with a

are you right now, Eric?”

“What’s going on?”

We haven’t all been together in a

smile appeared on Eric’s face. “Who else

It’s just us usual suspects–me, you, Barrie, and Denver’s coming along too.”

momentarily stiffened. “Okay.”

would be there only made his attendance

necessary