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

Hadley soaked to the bone, he hurried over to assist–only to end up getting drenched

Hadley remained where she stood. Without hesitation, he grabbed her arm

stand there–move!”

from the water as it

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

even living in a place like this?” Eric blurted out,

a jet of water

stop talking,” Hadley whispered, barely audible over

water.

eyes sharp with irritation. He quickly moved to pull her away from

said,

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

did she plan

need to get to the shutoff valve downstairs,” she explained, already moving toward the door. “And

made to leave, Eric’s

grasped her arm.

a mix of frustration and concern. “Why are you rushing to do this alone? I’m here and can

caught off guard by his insistence.

by her willingness to handle

I’ll

to a chair and then moved briskly towards the door.

her opposition evident. “I can take

there!” Eric commanded, not bothering to turn around as he exited.

found herself reluctantly sitting down again, her mind racing with doubts. Could he really handle this? Was he familiar with the location of the shutoff valve, or even know

assumptions, Eric was more capable than she credited him for. Despite his afflue upbringing,

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to verify. A grin spread across her face upon discovering the halted flow -Eric had successfully located and turned off the shutoff valve.

minor victory made her reconsider. If he could handle that,

he could manage that

Hadley changed into dry clothes,

Alley had a convenient

hardware store right at the corner during his first

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

on,” Eric responded, holding the faucet just out of

to you?” he quipped, giving her a sidelong look.

was puzzled. “So I can install it.”

eyes, his disbelief evident. Did she really

you sure you know how to do this?” Hadley’s

have thought the old Hadley didn’t have the skills, but the Hadley

faucets; she could change light bulbs

costs in Aradimen, Hadley had learned to manage on her own rather than spend her limited funds. Over the years, she had become quite

this, was

to prove that

me the toolbox,” he commanded, and headed towards the sink.