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.

harsh remarks towards Hadley were

voice trembling with disbelief, “You,

to articulate her thoughts

we shouldn’t discuss this now.”

then ended the call abruptly.

a sharp ache pulsing through her head.

scoffed, disbelief lacing her tone, “Having second

see Eric show any remorse. He seemed regretful about his past actions

good did

was incapable of altering past mistakes or

by its nature, was

the car door open and extended his hand to assist Hadley.

said, accepting

ensuring she

last visit to Ernest, but today they made

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

some water.

some water dribble

expression showed discomfort as he looked

at the spill with a towel. “Need more

shake of

moment,” Linda said.

the head of the bed, and

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in wet clothes. Let’s get you

a nurse, Linda carefully removed his wet

of his arms into the sleeve. Leveraging her strength, she assisted him to a sitting position to tidy the

“There, all set.”

the effort,

secured his shirt, she reassured him, saying, “I know you’d rather not have

aren’t you? Look, I

fell to Linda,

took in the entire

by genuine affection for Ernest and that her feelings were

sincere.

Hadley found Linda’s past actions puzzling.

had Linda done everything

been Ernest’s blood, potentially the only piece of him Linda might have kept if he had

awakened.

jeopardizing their child

seemed

“They look like they’re managing fine.”

on the door.