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.

remarks towards Hadley were my

voice trembling with disbelief, “You, you…”

struggled to articulate her thoughts further.

have to go; we shouldn’t

the call

phone, Linda felt a sharp ache pulsing through her head.

lacing her tone, “Having second thoughts, are

remorse. He seemed regretful about his past actions toward

what good did

reflected bitterly that regret was termed so because it was incapable

nature, was impotent to mend anything

open and extended his hand to

you,” she said,

replied, ensuring she

to Ernest, but

room, they found him just waking from a nap, with Linda assisting him with

some water.

let some water dribble down his chin, dampening his shirt.

expression showed discomfort as he looked

to dab at the spill with a towel.

declined with a shake of his head.

moment,” Linda said.

from the closet, elevated the head of the bed,

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in wet clothes. Let’s get you into something

his wet shirt and dressed him in the

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

“There, all set.”

the

saying, “I know you’d rather not

me helping, aren’t you? Look, I can manage

Linda, observing her in

doorway, took

Linda’s actions were driven by genuine affection for Ernest and that her

sincere.

Hadley found Linda’s

had Linda done everything she

potentially the only piece of him Linda might have kept if he had never

awakened.

their child just to spite Hadley?

thought seemed

quietly, Denver said, “They look like they’re managing fine.” He then lifted his hand to

on the door.