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

Chapter 113 Deep Affection

Linda noticed Danica Vooled Wow she was born to cyst was the Buck “t’s going on Cam some and

talk to me.”

“Remember the other day when 1 accidentally stepped on you foot, latar

Danica began with uncertainty, and then delved into the troubles her family was encountering in four business “Could possibly speak with Mr. Flynn He’s targeting our family to protect you, trace gested desperately. Linda was surprised to hear that Eric was ceding trouble for the Clifford family

Danica seemed to believe Linda was the cause, but Linda herself suspected there was more to the story Remaining calm, Linda responded, “I believe you might be misinterpreting the situation he doesn’t let personal feelings influence his business decisions. It’s unlikely this evolves you drectly. Your father and brothers should look into the matter.”

“Are you sure?”

Danica looked skeptical, her brow furrowed in doubt.

“Absolutely.” Linda reassured her. “I understand Eric quite well.”

Danica’s expression still showed concern. “So, you’re certain it’s not because of me?”

“Definitely not.” Linda offered comfort. “And it’s not solely on you to fix this. It’s beyond your control”

“You’re right,” Danica replied softly, seeming to grasp the situation better.

After escorting Danica out, Linda’s face took on a more serious expression.

She paused to think before reaching for her phone to dial Eric

“Hello, Linda?” Eric’s voice came through, sounding preoccupied. I’m short on time. What do you need?*

“Okay, straight to the point,” Linda said firmly. “What’s happening with the Clifford family? What actions are you taking?”

Eric was taken aback. “Where did you hear about that?”

“Danica approached me,” Linda replied, letting out a weary sigh. “She’s just a clueless young girl, Eric. Is it necessary to bear a grudge? Why not just drop it?”

Eric hesitated, but then responded with conviction, “I’m sorry, Linda I can’t do that.”

Linda, shocked and increasingly agitated, said, “Why not? Is this about Hadley?”

There was silence from Eric.

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With a bitter laugh, Linda asked, “What were you thinking, Eric? Just because Danica insulted Hadley, you’re going after her entire family in retaliation?”

Eric’s voice came sharply, saying, “Yes!”

His abrupt confession took Linda off guard. “You…” she said, disbelief coloring her tone.

his voice heavy with resignation. He continued, “Danica’s harsh remarks towards

voice trembling with disbelief,

to articulate

to go; we

ended the

felt a sharp ache pulsing through her

lacing her tone, “Having second thoughts, are you?”

show any remorse. He

good did

it was incapable of

its nature, was impotent

door open and

you,” she said, accepting

welcome,” Denver replied, ensuring

last visit to Ernest, but today

Ernest’s hospital room, they found him just waking from a nap, with Linda assisting

some water.

Ernest let some water dribble down

discomfort as he

dab at the spill with a towel. “Need more water?”

declined with a shake

a moment,” Linda

head of the bed, and started to change his

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clothes. Let’s get you

carefully removed his wet shirt and dressed him in the new one herself

assisted him to a sitting position to tidy the shirt from behind, and then gently lowered him back, guiding his other arm into the sleeve.

“There, all set.”

the effort, finished

him, saying, “I know you’d rather not

helping, aren’t you? Look, I

fell to Linda,

the doorway, took

felt certain that Linda’s actions were driven by genuine affection

sincere.

Hadley found Linda’s past actions

done

Ernest’s blood, potentially the only piece of him

awakened.

considered jeopardizing their

thought seemed

them quietly, Denver said, “They look like they’re managing fine.” He then

on the door.