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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they reached the

underwent a medical examination

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

and stayed with

have an extra bed for companions.

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

“Denver…”

but Denver interjected, “Stop. If I went home, I’d just end up worrying about you and not sleeping anyway. It makes more sense for me to stay here and make sure you’re alright.”

she couldn’t sway him, Hadley relented.

Hadley twice, reminding her, saying, “If you

you,” Hadley responded.

enveloped the room, filling the air

silence. “How have you

offered a reassuring smile, though

off as she noticed a slight limp in his step.

great to hear.”

the

about you?” Denver

with the dance troupe, immersed in rehearsals

“That’s great.”

topic. He wanted to ask about her relationship with Eric. Was everything okay

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

light to

to get

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eyes, her hands tensing and shaking

light, Denver remained seated beside her, silently

silently wished the quiet

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

out his phone and checked

screen showed no new messages or

no word from

stern look,

But then…

straight to voicemail.

could it be a poor

ending the call, he tried once more, only to receive the same

Or maybe she was intentionally ignoring his calls?

Hadley would pick up immediately

was

“Eric!”

end of the corridor, Linda’s voice carried over as she maneuvered Ernest in his

“On my way!”

his annoyance, pocketed his phone, and followed

didn’t matter

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

night, sleep eluded Eric.

frequently grabbed his phone, attempting to reach Hadley yet again, but