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.

resident here for some time, she knew exactly

the kettle on and found the honey jar. When the honey

killing me!” Eric, displaying childlike behavior, called

“Right here!”

and supported him. “I was

want any!” Eric grimaced, turning his face

“You mentioned your head hurts, right? This should help.”

the cup to

the cup

this?

Hadley confirmed. Was

faint smile crossed Eric’s face.

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sip the honey water she offered, taking it in small

Hadley’s hand tightly. “Please stay,

he slumped back onto the sofa,

found it impossible. Could he really be this strong

day filtered in, Eric jolted awake and rose from the sofa, shouting, “Hadley!”

met his call.

the blanket fallen to the

previous

disgusted by him, believing he was having an affair with Linda. She didn’t want him

then

up

up

her hair neatly braided and hung

hadn’t been a dream. She had indeed been there.

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slight sense of grievance, he asked, “Where

“Your kitchen was pretty empty, so I just whipped up some sandwiches. And

retrieve the blanket, folding it carefully.

feeling now? Is your head still bothering

Eric replied, shaking his head slightly.

that’s to be

folded blanket, she continued, “I’ll put this away. You

“Alright… thanks.”

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

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

stiffened slightly, caught off guard by

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. “Linda and I have known each

Hmm?

Was he trying to explain

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

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

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