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.”

was mid–sentence when the bathroom

her cheeks glistening with water, trying to smile–a gesture more heartrending than weeping. “I’m

“Hadley…”

Eric’s forehead as he studied

causing this

that

to engage in close physical contact, not just with kissing but even casual

“I…”

his, her expression wan and evasive, and she shook her head

not sure. I’m just… incredibly terrified. Being intimate with people just scares

she scared of being

managed a weak smile. “I didn’t intend to…”

fault.” Eric reassured

patting her back. “Take your time. As you grow

“Alright.”

against him, Hadley smiled, yet her eyes betrayed

“I could use

an eyebrow in surprise. “Sure,

“Who says no eating at night? I’ll

“Sounds good.”

that, Eric

Eric encountered Marshall.

eyed the plate in Eric’s hands with a hint

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Her With Some Deep–seated

and asked, “What reasons might someone have for disliking or fearing physical closeness with

right away, his grin growing

get close

“Quiet!”

and, confirming they were alone, he whispered, nodding.

she seems

“Hmm…”

it be that you’re

What?

stunned, retorted, “How could…”

he paused, memories flooding

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

crying

face cloud over and

raised eyebrow, he said, “Look, Hadley was just twenty when you guys married… Perhaps you’ve left her with some deep–seated issues.”

“Back off!”

Eric pushed Marshall aside. “Asking

way, food tray

Flynn! Put in some effort!”

Was there any truth to Marshall’s

was not flawless, Eric believed

the room. Hadley had showered and was now wearing

“You’re back.”

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