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

Chapter 174 Jealousy

Hadley regained consciousness quickly, stirring before they could even get to the hospital.

Rubbing her forehead and squinting, she murmured, “Uh… What…”

“Hadley?” Denver’s voice trembled, laden with worry.

“Huh?” Confusion clouded Hadley’s expression. “Denver?”

She pieced together that she had slipped and hit her head, but confusion lingered–why was she in Denver’s vehicle? Had his been the car that nearly hit her?

“Is that really you?”

“Yes, it’s me.”

“What are the odds?”

“Indeed, what are the odds!” A wry smile crossed Denver’s face.

It seemed fate was always concocting ways to draw people close, only to tear them away again.

“Um…”

Hadley shifted awkwardly in his embrace, uncomfortable with the closeness.

Snapped out of his daze, Denver’s face turned a shade of red. “I apologize. You collapsed suddenly, and I just wanted to make sure you were okay.”

While explaining, he gently helped her adjust to a more comfortable position in the seat.

“I understand.” Hadley reassured him with a smile. “No need for explanations.”

She gestured towards a nearby intersection. “You can drop me off over there.”

“How could I possibly do that?”

Immediately, Denver shook his head, firmly rejecting her suggestion. “You’ve just been in an accident and lost consciousness briefly. It’s essential you get checked out by a medical professional.”

“Really, it’s unnecessary…”

“We’re nearly at the hospital.”

Determined not to yield, and with the hospital in view, Denver continued, “I couldn’t just leave anyone in this condition, much less…”

Particularly when it came to Hadley, whom he cherished deeply.

Their gazes locked momentarily, prompting Hadley to quietly agree with a nod.

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reached the hospital.

examination and

tests revealed no serious issues, yet the doctor advised an overnight stay for observation

paperwork and stayed with her as she settled

bed for companions. Resting against the bed, Hadley felt uncomfortable. “Denver, I’m really okay now.

her suggestion and adjusted the blanket. “I’m staying right

“Denver…”

but Denver interjected, “Stop. If I went home, I’d just end up worrying about you and not sleeping

sway him, Hadley

night, the nurse checked in on Hadley twice, reminding her, saying, “If you feel nauseous or have any

you,” Hadley responded.

the room, filling the air with a touch of awkwardness.

eventually pierced the silence. “How have

better now.” Denver offered a reassuring smile, though it

a slight limp in his step. Neither of them brought it up directly,

great to

the

you?” Denver inquired.

with the

“That’s great.”

almost broached a new topic. He wanted to ask about her relationship with

words he wanted to say lodged in his throat, and he chose to

the light to a softer glow.

to get some

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away and shut her eyes, her hands tensing

light, Denver remained seated

silently wished the quiet moment would

to a secluded spot, massaging his cheeks. Hours of obligatory smiling had left his facial

his phone

screen showed no new messages

been no word from Hadley throughout the evening!

with a stern

But then…

straight to

it be a poor

call, he tried once more, only to receive

she pick up? Or maybe she was intentionally ignoring his calls?

that Hadley would pick up

there was no

“Eric!”

corridor, Linda’s voice carried over as she maneuvered Ernest in his wheelchair, signaling to him. “We’re leaving! Aren’t you coming?”

“On my way!”

acknowledgment, Eric expressed his annoyance, pocketed his phone, and followed

didn’t matter anymore.

bring him some quiet! Another call, however, would surely mark him as

sleep eluded

grabbed his phone, attempting to reach Hadley yet again,