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

Chapter 95 Scars On The

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Eric, puzzled by the pleasant scent, wondered what fragrance Hadley was wearing that smelt so wonderful

“Hadley,” he said gently, trying to soothe the stirring within himself, “What perfume is that you’re wearing?

Caught off guard, Hadley hesitated for a moment.

“Perfume?” she echoed, her lips twitching ever so slightly. How could she possibly afford luxury fragrances?

“It’s just my shampoo, actually,” she explained.

She then efficiently applied a Band–Aid to Eric’s wound. “There, all set.”

Then, she started to clean up, gathering the used medical supplies to dispose of them.

“Okay,” Eric murmured, his voice tinged with a hint of disappointment.

By the time they exited the pharmacy, midnight had fallen.

Sebastian drove them back towards Mayfield Road. When they arrived, Eric stepped out of the car and accompanied Hadley to her apartment entrance.

“Get some rest,” Eric suggested, pausing at the entrance without stepping inside.

“Okay.” Hadley nodded, pointing to the box on the floor. “Thanks for this.”

She still might have ended up getting that doll by waiting in line all night, but the discount was indeed thanks

to his favor.

“Aren’t you going to invite me in? I had some wine earlier and could use some water now,” Eric said, his voice casual but with a hint of expectation.

Hadley hesitated, conflicted. Accepting his help already felt like a lot; would it be rude to deny him such a simple request?

Unexpectedly, Eric didn’t just assume he could enter–he was actually waiting for her invitation.

“Well…” Hadley moved aside slightly. “You can come in for some water.”

Hadley then went to get water for Eric.

She picked up the cup, turning to fill it at the sink. Suddenly, the tap handle came off in her hand, unleashing a torrent of water that drenched her completely.

“Ah!” Startled, Hadley couldn’t help but scream.

“What happened?”

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through the chaos, sharp with concern.

to assist–only to end up getting drenched by

the water off his face, Eric couldn’t help but notice Hadley remained where she

stand there–move!” he

to safety behind him, protecting her from the water as it continued to pour

Eric, Hadley felt a wave of guilt. “I’m so sorry…” she

place like this?” Eric blurted out,

his mouth to continue, a jet of water surged

should stop talking,” Hadley whispered, barely audible over the sound of

water.

He quickly moved to

said, “I need

relentless spray threatened more than just her apartment. A flood was imminent, and the potential damage could extend

How did she

moving toward the door. “And I

she made to leave, Eric’s voice halted her.

he grasped

and concern. “Why are you rushing to do this alone? I’m here

caught off guard by

by her willingness to handle this alone,

here. I’ll handle

guided Hadley to a chair and then

called out, her opposition evident. “I can take care

bothering to

reluctantly sitting down again, her mind racing with doubts. Could he really handle this? Was he familiar with the

capable than she credited him for. Despite his afflue upbringing, he was capable of learning quickly and asking for help

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relentless sound of water ceased

her face upon discovering the halted flow -Eric had successfully located and turned off the

handle that, surely purchasing a faucet wouldn’t be too challenging for him.

he could manage that

Hadley changed into dry clothes, Eric

and ever–active West Twelfth Alley had a convenient

store right at the corner during his first

to get it?” Hadley asked as she walked over. “Great. Now

holding the faucet just out

over to you?”

“So I can

evident. Did she really

Besides, are you sure you know how to do this?”

thought the old Hadley didn’t have the skills, but the Hadley who had spent four years in

replacing faucets; she could change

own rather than spend her limited funds. Over the years, she had become

unaware of this, was insistent. “I’ll handle it.”

was his chance to prove that he

commanded, and headed