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.

resignation. He continued, “Danica’s harsh remarks towards Hadley

voice trembling

articulate her

go; we shouldn’t discuss this now.”

ended the call

Linda felt a sharp ache pulsing through her

tone, “Having second thoughts,

remorse. He seemed regretful about his past actions toward Hadley.

did his

bitterly that regret was termed so because it was incapable of

by its nature, was impotent to mend anything

the car door open and

she said,

replied, ensuring she

his last visit to Ernest, but today they made it

found him just waking from a

some water.

some water dribble down his chin, dampening

showed discomfort as he looked

at the spill with a towel. “Need

with a shake of

moment,”

shirt from the closet, elevated the head of the bed, and started to change his

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wet clothes. Let’s get you

for a nurse, Linda carefully removed his wet shirt and dressed

maneuvered one 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 the

“There, all set.”

the effort, finished helping Ernest.

reassured him, saying, “I know you’d rather not have the

Look, I can manage on

to Linda, observing

peering through the doorway, took in the entire scene.

were driven by genuine affection for Ernest and

sincere.

Hadley found Linda’s past actions

done everything she did?

piece of him Linda might

awakened.

have considered jeopardizing their child

thought seemed illogical.

said, “They look like they’re managing fine.”

on the door.