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

Chapter 190

Chapter 190 A Cheat

Was Linda talking about Ernest?

A puzzled look crossed Eric’s face.

His memories of Ernest and Linda painted a picture of harmony; they rarely disagreed.

Ernest, in particular, had always been accommodating ever since they started dating, always putting Linda’s wishes first.

But what had changed lately?

Ever since Ernest woke up from his

coma, tension seemed to have grown between them.

Yet, Eric couldn’t just ignore Ernest’s situation. “Linda, perhaps it’s best to discuss everything openly with

Emest

He reached for the door.

Soon after, Ernest entered, his hair and shoulders lightly covered in snow.

“Linda,” he said as he maneuvered his wheelchair closer. “Let’s not trouble Eric and Hadley any further. It’s getting late, they need their rest. Let’s go home.”

“I will not go anywhere with you!” Linda’s refusal was adamant, as Eric had anticipated.

Linda’s eyes were red as she sneered. “What’s the rush to take me away? Scared I’ll spill your secrets?”

Her gaze deliberately shifted to Hadley.

Confused, Hadley wondered why Linda was involving her in this spat. This was between Linda and Ernest, wasn’t it?

Linda continued, “Scared they’ll learn their respected brother is nothing but a cheat and a scoundrel?”

Shocked, Hadley could hardly believe what she was hearing.

She glanced at Eric, who appeared unfazed by the accusation. Did he already know?

“Linda,” Ernest said, his expression tight with frustration yet marked by a refined handsomeness.

He made another attempt to calm her. “Please, come home with me. You’re misunderstanding the situation”

But Linda stood firm. “I won’t leave!”

No plea from Ernest could sway Linda “Get out of my sight! I can’t stand looking at you!”

“Linda, please!” Ernest called out desperately as he grabbed her arm. “Let’s not cause a scene here, not in front of Eric and Hadley”

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“ow!” A sharp pain made Linda grimace

As tears began streaming down her cheeks, she said, “Release me! You’re hurting me!”

mistake, Ernest’s expression softened, he had inadvertently grasped

sincere regret crossing his face. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Remember, your burn

hold to her

home

resisted fiercely, pulling away from his

Eric, pleading, “Eric, help me, please. I can’t go back there with him.”

“Linda… Ernest.”

tense scene before him, his gaze finally settling on Linda clutching

willing to go back, we shouldn’t force her.”

Ernest shot a questioning look at Hadley, his brow furrowed in confusion.

“Given Linda’s reluctance, perhaps it’s

“That’s absurd!”

brother, saying, “Did you even consider asking Hadley if Linda

overlooked her opinion. He

loomed large, not to

and an eyebrow raised, wondering if he was

her.

Eric had the nerve to invite another woman to stay over? Luckily for him, it didn’t

quiet, the tension was evident.

extended his hand, pleading, “Linda, please come with me. Don’t impose on Eric

“I refuse”

Ernest was merely siding

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he’d stand up for her so openly? She was determined

today.

to let me stay, why shouldn’t I? I’m staying right here, no matter what you say!”

expression turned grim.

can try talking things over after she’s had time to calm down, alright?”

After a tense

finally glanced at Linda, who stubbornly avoided his gaze. “Fine, if you’re set

he maneuvered his wheelchair to leave.

help him exit. “Ernest, let me

waiting

the car, his expression one of restrained curiosity.

Ernest gave a small chuckle. “What’s on your

there really someone else in your life?”

Ernest lapsed

an extended period,

“Ernest?”

weary. Time to head home.”

direct reply. To Quentin,

“Understood.”

place, burdened by a deep unease.

steps would

in the living room, her arms crossed, stifling

came back inside

questioning his plans “Should I head out

gently caught her wrist. “No

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