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

Chapter 185

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Chapter 185 It’s My

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“Helicopter? A stormy night? What are you talking about?” Hadley asked.

Elissa blinked, equally thrown. “You seriously don’t know?”

Know what?

The truth hovered just within reach, painfully clear.

Hadley pressed fingers to her temples, thoughts spinning into order. “Wait–so you’re telling me the person who flew me to the hospital back when we were in Tidebourne was actually Eric?”

“Umm… yeah,” Elissa replied slowly, confusion deepening in her voice. “You really had no idea? Didn’t you see him when you woke up?” Elissa sounded incredulous now. “It was such a huge thing–he never even brought it up?”

No, he hadn’t. And Hadley hadn’t thought to ask.

Eric probably assumed she’d already known, while she’d spent all this time convinced it had been Denver.

Hanging up the call, Hadley shut her eyes tight, the sudden realization overwhelming her. She recalled clearly how Denver had repeatedly insisted he hadn’t done anything special.

Apparently, it wasn’t modesty–it was honesty.

But if it wasn’t Denver, then where had Eric been that whole time?

She hadn’t seen him when she woke up at the hospital. Had he left before she regained consciousness?

Yet what baffled her even more was the very idea of Eric piloting a helicopter from another city–just for her.

Denver doing that made sense; he’d openly shown his affection and care.

But Eric? Could Eric possibly have feelings for her?

The mere thought nearly made Hadley burst out laughing.

Ridiculous! Completely absurd!

As she wrestled with these thoughts, Eric finished his call and approached her, still holding his phone.

Hadley lifted her gaze toward his striking features. Without thinking, she reached out her arms. “Hold me.”

Eric froze momentarily, his Adam’s apple shifting as he swallowed. The softness in her voice was utterly disarming, especially this early in the morning.

hesitation, Hadley teased him, eyes playful yet challenging. “Why are you staring

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to

I walk upstairs

seated; he towered above her.

chin upward, eyes glittering softly, drawing him in

was

to possess that beauty. Now, however, the idea of anyone else even glancing at her

than willing to hold you,” Eric

leaned down, easily scooping her into his arms.

down on

Hadley replied softly, shaking her head. “Too much sleep now, and I’ll be up all night.”

“Alright.”

gently in Hadley’s lap. “Here, keep yourself busy–watch

play games. I’ll finish some work and be

eyes playfully, feigning irritation. “Go ahead. I’m not a child who needs

“Alright, alright.”

around her. Just before leaving, he hesitated, turning back with a curious look. “By the way,

pulse quickened involuntarily.

her voice intentionally cool. “I didn’t think I had to.

the apartment with someone else. Yesterday was just an accident. Next time,

in like that–it’s

raised an eyebrow, suddenly recalling something. “Wait,

have a

growing clammy.

softly, pinching her cheek teasingly.

wouldn’t notice? Yesterday, I saw children’s things lying

not living with a couple, are you? That would mean

are

protect Joy at all costs. She kept her tone convincingly casual. “Relax, it’s just a single mom and her

visibly relaxed, relief washing over him. “Ah,

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