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?”

there was no

is as good

the hospital, Eric felt an unusual lightness

meet Linda at the airport as she returned to

after Eric’s arrival, Linda

slender frame was noticeable even behind sunglasses and a mask, attracting glances in the bustling crowd.

beauty that once drew the attention of both

she had chosen Ernest…

to those distant days as he squinted

“Tired?”

cautiously helped her in

with a tired smile, slipping into

got in after

her sunglasses and mask, exposing

she had been overworking during

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

I could,” Linda responded, shaking her head. “I have to attend an event tonight. Just drop me off on your

frowned slightly. “Why are you packing

are,” Linda explained with a resigned shrug and a wry smile. “Everyone’s striving to get ahead in this industry.”

said. He then quickly added, “You’re already

tone carried a note of protectiveness that didn’t go unnoticed. Linda paused briefly,

response.

he’d said

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said. “Ernest would hate to see you like

only bringing up Ernest

this directly, she simply smiled. “Thanks, I’ll try to slow down

remainder of their journey

it was packed, so

in Linda said, shipping on her sunglasses and mask as she prepared

Dric called out to her unexpectedly.

responded, “Yes? What is it?”

Ernest’s improvement but opting to hold back until

eat well and try to rest when you can,” he suggested.

you a bit young to be fussing like

was warm and

dropped off, Eric’s phone rang with a call from

right

“What’s going on?”

headed to Galant tonight? We haven’t all been together in a while.*

smile appeared on Eric’s face. “Who else is

us usual suspects–me, you, Barrie,

momentarily

intended to go, but knowing Denver would be there

necessary