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.

underwent a medical examination and some tests.

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

the necessary paperwork and stayed with her

not have an extra bed for companions. Resting against the bed, Hadley felt uncomfortable.

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

“Denver…”

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

she couldn’t sway

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

you,” Hadley

filling the

“How have you been

all better now.” Denver offered a reassuring

as she noticed a slight limp in his step. Neither of them brought it up

great to

feeling the conversation

about you?”

been much the same, spending my days with the dance troupe, immersed in rehearsals and

“That’s great.”

ask about her

throat, and he chose to keep them to himself.

light

to get some rest.”

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her eyes, her hands tensing

Denver remained seated beside her, silently observing.

the quiet moment

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

his phone and

showed no new messages

from Hadley throughout the

a stern look, he began dialing her

But then…

went straight

to himself, could it be a poor

he tried once more, only to receive

happened? Why didn’t she pick up? Or maybe she was intentionally ignoring his calls?

hopeful that Hadley would pick up immediately when he

there was

“Eric!”

maneuvered Ernest in his wheelchair, signaling

“On my way!”

his

matter anymore.

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

sleep

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