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 and some

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

handled all the necessary paperwork and stayed with her as

than a regular ward and did not have an extra bed for companions. Resting against the bed, Hadley felt uncomfortable. “Denver, I’m

are you saying?” Denver dismissed her suggestion and adjusted the blanket. “I’m staying right here with you tonight.”

“Denver…”

“Stop. If I went home, I’d just end up worrying about you and not sleeping anyway. It makes

sway him, Hadley

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

you,” Hadley responded.

filling the air with a touch of

have you been lately? Is your

a reassuring smile, though it wasn’t

limp in his step.

to hear.”

feeling the conversation

you?” Denver inquired.

days with the dance

“That’s great.”

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

throat, and

the light

get some rest.”

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Hadley turned away and shut her eyes, her hands tensing

Denver remained seated beside her,

wished the quiet

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

phone and checked

screen showed no new messages or missed

no word from

with a stern look,

But then…

went straight to voicemail.

himself, could it be a

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

Why didn’t she pick up? Or maybe she was intentionally

Hadley would pick up immediately when he

there was no response.

“Eric!”

carried over as she maneuvered Ernest in his wheelchair, signaling to him. “We’re leaving!

“On my way!”

expressed his annoyance,

didn’t matter anymore.

might actually bring him some quiet! Another

sleep

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