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.

him, she made her way to the kitchen.

time, she knew

kettle on and found the honey jar. When the honey water was ready, she brought it out to

displaying childlike behavior, called out petulantly,

“Right here!”

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

Eric grimaced, turning his face away.

mentioned your

gently brought the cup

the

prepare this? For me?”

Was there an

face. “In that case, I’ll

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honey water she offered, taking it in small gulps.

hand tightly. “Please stay,

onto the sofa,

found it impossible. Could he really be

in, Eric jolted awake and rose from the sofa, shouting,

met his call.

alone, the blanket fallen to the floor, with no

whether the previous night had been a mere

shown up… She must have been disgusted by him, believing he was having an affair with Linda. She didn’t

footsteps then

up

you up

approached him, her hair neatly braided and hung over

it hadn’t been a dream. She had indeed

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slight sense of grievance, he asked, “Where

the kitchen,” Hadley responded, gesturing towards it. “Your kitchen was pretty empty, so I just whipped up

to retrieve the

“How are you feeling now? Is

replied, shaking his head slightly. “Just

that’s to be

away. You should

“Alright… thanks.”

room. Hadley was setting the food on the table,

he gently wrapped both arms around her waist, drawing

caught off guard by his

the tension left her quickly, and she softly said to him, “Take your seat. Breakfast is nearly done.” “Hadley,” Eric whispered, unmoving, as he nestled his face against the curve of her neck, his voice quiet yet earnest.

Hmm?

words startled her briefly. Was he trying to explain himself?

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

he admitted, “Yes, I’ve cared for her over the years, but that’s all

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