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

Chapter 170

Chapter 170 Lovesickness

Their eyes met, and for a moment, time seemed to slow. In Eric’s dark gaze, Hadley saw it–the unmistakable

pull of desire, deep and unwavering

His hand cupped her face, warm and slightly calloused, large enough to cover her delicate features entirely.

Hadley’s brows knit slightly, her full lips parting just enough, painted in a shade of red that made her look even more alluring.

A rush of heat surged through Eric, but he held himself steady, his voice low, coaxing, “Hadley… is this okay?

Hmm?”

Her long lashes fluttered as she lowered her gaze, a breath of hesitation before she finally nodded.

“Hmm.”

There was no more reason to hold back–no more space for doubt.

He had been waiting for this moment forever.

This was the difference between men and women–when a man wanted a woman, every fiber of his being demanded action. And right now, Eric wasn’t about to deny himself.

Without hesitation, he swept her into his arms, carrying her effortlessly out of the room. His strides were purposeful, his grip firm yet careful as he headed straight for the master bedroom.

The door swung open with a rough kick–yet when he set her down on the bed, it was with the utmost

gentleness.

He still remembered her resistance from before.

Carefully, he met her gaze, his voice quieter now. “If you’re scared… don’t force yourself.”

Hadley bit her lower lip, her fingers tightening slightly. Then, just as deliberately, she reached up, looping her

arms around his neck.

An invitation.

What man could resist that? Certainly not Eric.

He leaned in, the space between them vanishing.

He could feel it–she was still slightly tense, but compared to before, she had softened, her body no longer stiff with hesitation.

“Is this okay?”

He wasn’t rushing–he would ask as many times as it took.

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“Uh–huh.”

receiving her consent did Eric dare

the drawer beside the bed.

wrist. “What

paused, turning to her with a calm

to get pregnant so

the very least, shouldn’t they wait

firm, though there was a slight tension in her jaw. “No need

smoothly, her tone unwavering. “I

actually prepared was

his dark gaze scanning her face for any

That stuff isn’t exactly good for you. Maybe I should-”

take the

studied her for a long moment, clearly

had made her stance clear. With a quiet sigh,

His wish was

threading lazily through her

shower?” His voice was

drowsy hum before shaking her

for a pillow and tucking it

“What’s that

a pointed look. “Do

Was that because of him?

chuckle, shaking

her cheek. “I’ll go

of bed and disappeared into

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Chapter 170 Lovesickness

steady sound of running water, her expression

that part was true. But the pillow under her waist

the chances of getting pregnant–so she

thought sat heavily in her mind, but she pushed it aside as Eric returned, his movements gentle as he

bathroom lights were bright, casting sharp

the warm water, Hadley’s gaze instinctively drifted to Eric’s back–only for her breath to

weren’t just a few–they were scattered across his skin, jagged and faded, some overlapping like a brutal roadmap

ran

to

seen them. He hadn’t intended to keep them hidden–not anymore. Not when they had come

was something he still hadn’t figured

“Hadley…”

Didn’t press. “I’m done showering,” she murmured, turning toward the tub. “I’ll soak

of

him. His past? It wasn’t something she needed to know.

stood there for a moment, watching her

indifferent? Or… was she afraid?

in the mirror. It wasn’t

he decided he wouldn’t force it. When she was ready–if she was ever ready–she would ask. And when she did, he would tell her. For now, he let

into his arms once

a man who had spent years practicing restraint, indulging even once made it

guilt began to creep in. Eric’s fingers found their way

murmured, his voice laced with guilt. “Does your back still

her tongue, exasperated.

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