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

Chapter 164

Chapter 164 You Left Her With Some Deep–seated…

Eric hesitated, his gaze intensifying as he leaned in, gently grasping Hadley’s hand.

Circumventing a straightforward answer, he asked, “Considering that we’ve decided to be together, sharing a room should be quite ordinary, right? Do you have reservations?”

Hadley paused, and then shook her head. “No, I don’t.”

“So…” As Eric spoke, his lips hovered near her cheek. “May I kiss you now?”

Caught off guard, Hadley managed a tense smile. “Yes, you may.”

She then shut her eyes and slightly lifted her chin.

Resigned to the moment, she chose to meet it boldly.

“Hadley…”

In a whisper, Eric raised his hand to her chin, his touch grazing her lips.

The touch was new and unsettling to Hadley, causing discomfort she couldn’t express, her hands tightening into fists.

Eric, his throat tightening with emotion, finally acted on his feelings and pressed his lips to hers.

The tension mounted, becoming unbearable for her.

Suddenly, Hadley’s body tensed up, shaking uncontrollably. Her eyes snapped open, locking onto the man before her.

Without thinking, her hand shot up to his shoulder, instinctively trying to push him back.

Yet she quickly caught herself… No, that wasn’t an option!

“Hadley?”

Eric picked up on her distress instantly, noting how rigid she was in his embrace.

“What’s the matter?” he inquired, his hand softly stroking her cheek.

Hadley’s complexion turned even paler. Abruptly, she got up and rushed into the bathroom. “Hadley!”

Eric moved to follow, but only reached the bathroom door as it clanged shut in front of him.

Inside, Hadley faced herself in the mirror, her entire body quivering, her teeth clattering from the fear.

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No, she just couldn’t go through with it!

Cold water cascaded over her face as she twisted the faucet open.

“Hadley?”

The sound of splashing water prompted Eric to rap gently on the bathroom door. “Is something wrong? You don’t seem well. Please, talk to me. I’ll enter if you keep quiet.”

when the bathroom

trying to smile–a gesture more heartrending than

“Hadley…”

as he studied her face,

causing this

the question that had been

in close physical contact, not

“I…”

expression wan and evasive,

terrified. Being

of being

weak smile. “I didn’t intend to…”

not your fault.” Eric

grasped her hand, drawing her close into a comforting embrace and softly patting her back.

“Alright.”

Hadley smiled, yet her eyes

at him. “I could use something

in surprise. “Sure, I’ll find you something.”

pinched her nose. “Who says no eating at night?

“Sounds good.”

that, Eric departed.

snacks, Eric encountered

the plate in Eric’s hands with a hint of scorn. “Never pegged you

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Left Her With Some Deep–seated Issues

“What reasons might someone have for disliking or fearing

caught the implication right away, his grin growing mischievous.

to get

“Quiet!”

surroundings and, confirming

approach her, she seems to… stiffen

“Hmm…”

smirked, slinging an arm around Eric’s shoulder. “Could it be that you’re

What?

stunned, retorted,

memories

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early days of their marriage, their moments of intimacy had always been brief and hurried…

crying afterwards… ebaluatul al

noticed Eric’s face cloud over

raised eyebrow, he said, “Look, Hadley was just twenty when you guys

“Back off!”

Eric pushed Marshall aside. “Asking you was a

continued on his way, food

Flynn! Put in

dismissed his taunts. Was there any truth to

was not flawless, Eric believed

the room. Hadley had showered and was now wearing a

“You’re back.”

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