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

Chapter 168

Chapter 168 She Doesn’t Want Him Anymore

Hadley arrived with a clear purpose. Her lips pressed tightly, she offered a solemn apology.

“Forgive me. That day, I was out of line… I shouldn’t have spoken to you that way.”

Could she be here just to apologize?

Eric’s eyes narrowed, though he remained silent.

Out of nowhere, Eric staggered and fell towards her.

His strong frame enveloped her immediately.

Feeling overwhelmed, Hadley grimaced and instinctively pushed against him. “Eric…”

“Humph.”

His eyes chilled as he felt her resistance. “Is this your way of saying sorry? If you can’t even stand my embrace, why bother coming?”

“No…”

Hadley was quick to clarify.

“It’s not about not letting you hold me. It’s just that you’re quite heavy–I wasn’t prepared to catch you.”

His acceptance of her explanation was evident.

Raising an eyebrow, Eric drew her close. His breath was warm against her ear, his tone both low and seductive. “Hadley, I’m feeling lightheaded.”

Now that he was so close, the strong smell of alcohol was unmistakable.

Clearly, he had been drinking heavily that night, which explained his dizziness.

Hadley clenched her teeth and gathered her strength to help him. “Let’s get you inside.”

Her strength was barely enough to maneuver him onto the couch, and she started to sweat lightly from the effort.

“Ugh… hmm…”

Eric moaned from the couch, clutching his head. “Hadley, I’m really not feeling well.”

“I can see that.”

With a concerned frown, Hadley said, “Rest here for now. I’ll go make something for you.”

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She walked away but quickly returned with a blanket in hand.

she made

here for some time, she

the honey jar. When the honey water was

Eric, displaying childlike behavior, called

“Right here!”

and supported him. “I was in the kitchen making some

don’t want any!” Eric grimaced, turning his

“You mentioned your

the cup to his

the cup suspicious?

you prepare this? For

confirmed. Was there

faint smile crossed Eric’s face. “In that case,

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leaned in to sip the honey water

finished, he clutched Hadley’s hand tightly. “Please

that, he slumped back onto the sofa, falling into

impossible. Could he really be this strong even while asleep?

filtered in, Eric jolted

met his call.

found himself alone, the blanket fallen to the floor, with no sign

whether the previous night had been

by him, believing he was

footsteps then broke the silence.

looked up sharply.

up now?”

her hair neatly braided

gulped. So, it hadn’t been a

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a slight sense of grievance,

was pretty empty, so I just whipped up

stooped to retrieve the blanket, folding

inquired, “How are you feeling now?

head slightly. “Just a

to be

away. You should wash up and eat something–t’ll make

“Alright… thanks.”

Hadley was setting the food on the table, bathed in the soft morning light, which seemed

gently wrapped both arms around her waist, drawing her softly against

off guard by

your seat. Breakfast is nearly done.” “Hadley,” Eric whispered, unmoving, as he nestled his

Hmm?

Was he trying

about us isn’t true–there’s nothing inappropriate between

admitted, “Yes, I’ve cared for her over the years, but that’s all there is to it. De you

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