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.

a medical examination and some tests.

revealed no serious issues, yet the doctor advised an overnight stay for observation due to her brief loss

handled all the necessary paperwork and stayed with her as she settled into the observation

more compact than a regular ward and did not have an extra bed for companions. Resting against the

adjusted the blanket. “I’m staying right here with you tonight.”

“Denver…”

I’d just end up worrying about

she couldn’t sway him, Hadley relented.

saying, “If you feel nauseous or have any discomfort, please let us know right

you,” Hadley responded.

filling the air with a touch

pierced the silence. “How have you been lately?

now.” Denver offered a reassuring smile, though it wasn’t entirely

noticed a slight limp in

great to hear.”

the

you?”

much the same, spending my days with the dance troupe, immersed in rehearsals and performances.”

“That’s great.”

wanted to ask about her relationship with Eric. Was everything okay there?

throat, and he chose to keep them

the light to

to get some rest.”

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turned away and shut her eyes, her hands tensing and shaking subtly.

Denver remained seated beside her,

wished the quiet moment would stretch on.

concluded, Eric retreated to a secluded spot, massaging his cheeks. Hours of obligatory smiling had

his phone and checked

showed no new messages or missed calls.

been no word from Hadley throughout the

with a stern look, he began dialing

But then…

went straight to voicemail.

to himself, could it be a

once more, only to receive the same

Or maybe

that Hadley would pick

there was

“Eric!”

as she maneuvered Ernest in his

“On my way!”

Eric expressed his annoyance, pocketed his phone, and followed

didn’t matter

some quiet! Another call, however, would surely mark

sleep

phone, attempting to reach Hadley yet again,