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

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”

Chapter 190 A Cheat

“ow!” A sharp pain made Linda grimace

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

realizing his mistake, Ernest’s expression softened, he had inadvertently grasped the area where Linda had been burned by spilling milk.

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

switched his hold to her other arm.

go home now,

resisted fiercely, pulling

Linda turned to Eric, pleading, “Eric, help me,

“Linda… Ernest.”

gaze finally settling on

to go back, we

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

a direct response, suggesting instead, “Given Linda’s reluctance, perhaps it’s best to let her settle down first”

“That’s absurd!”

turning to remind his brother, saying, “Did you even consider asking Hadley

realizing he had overlooked her opinion. He had already extended the invitation

not to mention the

arms folded and an eyebrow raised, wondering if he

her.

was right there, yet Eric had the nerve to invite another woman to stay over? Luckily for him, it didn’t bother

room grew quiet, the tension was

“Linda, please come with me. Don’t

“I refuse”

Ernest was merely siding with

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stand up for her so openly? She was determined not to yield

today.

let me stay, why shouldn’t I? I’m staying right here,

turned grim.

Let’s let Linda stay tonight. You can try talking things over after she’s

After a tense

Einest finally glanced at Linda, who stubbornly avoided his gaze. “Fine, if you’re set on staving, then stay. We’ll

that, he maneuvered his wheelchair

him exit. “Ernest, let me

waiting outside.

car, his expression one

gave a small chuckle. “What’s on

there really someone else in your life?”

lapsed into silence.

period,

“Ernest?”

weary. Time to

direct reply. To

“Understood.”

the vehicle pulled away, Eric was left rooted in place, burdened by a deep unease. Familiar with Ernest’s mannerisms, Eric dreaded that the rumors could be

what steps would Linda take?

in the living room, her

came back inside

plans “Should

her wrist. “No need for drama. Head