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

Chapter 192

Chapter 192 Who Does She

Think She Is

As Eric turned to leave, Hadley remained seated, staring blankly ahead.

A strange hollowness settled over her after her outburst. Everything had escalated too quickly, unraveling into something ugly and exhausting

He was gone… And he probably wasn’t coming back.

Being his shield wasn’t easy–especially when it meant watching Eric and his brother’s woman act so close, so intimate

Sighing, Hadley closed her eyes for a brief moment, whispering a silent prayer.

If fate ever decided to bless her with a child… Maybe, just maybe, she wouldn’t have to endure moments like this anymore.

Eric’s expression was grim as he descended the stairs.

Linda immediately noticed. She accepted the clothes from his hands, her lips curving into a knowing smile. “Is she upset that you’re letting me stay here?”

Eric exhaled sharply, shaking his head. “No.”

But the tightness in his chest told a different story,

Linda let out a sneer, eyes flickering with amusement. “Don’t bother lying to me-I know she’s upset.”

She tossed the clothes onto her arm, lips curling in distaste. “But why should she be upset?”

Her voice turned sharp, biting, “When I met you, she probably wasn’t even born yet. What right does she have to feel anything?”

Linda scoffed, crossing her arms. “Who does she think she is? She’s not even your wife. And even if she were -she’d have no right to treat me like this.”

The more she spoke, the deeper the irritation etched into Eric’s face.

“Linda, it’s late” His voice was clipped, sharp. “Get some rest.”

Without waiting for a response, he turned on his heel and strode toward the stairs.

Linda froze. Was he… mad at her? Or was he just eager to go back upstairs? To Hadley?

Linda’s grip tightened around the fabric in her hands, knuckles turning white as her gaze followed Eric’s

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retreating figure.

is all your fault!” she murmured.

would return–let alone

didn’t bother switching on the light. Instead, he slipped into bed

eyes, catching a faint blend of

she spoke. “Could you sleep in the

letting go, he just tightened his hold. “This is my bed. I belong

for tonight. Just one

his face. “It’s late. How long are we

taking another calming breath. “But there’s a smell on you- it’s bothering me. I

his pajama collar and inhaling

course he wouldn’t–why would Linda’s perfume smell off to

him

fell, clearly annoyed, as though she were starting a fight for no reason.

and relented. “Fine. I’ll take

he headed for the bathroom, Hadley seized her pillow and dashed

wouldn’t leave, then she

a bed with him tonight.

“Hadley!”

stop her from slipping into

door shut.

“Hadley!”

her and twisted the

“What’s going on?”

top of the stairs, concern

the clamor, Linda had heard it all.

she quickly grasped the situation,

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Who Does She Think She is

treat you like

set in a grim expression, neither confirming nor denying “It’s just a misunderstanding,” he said.

a bitter smirk. “No, it’s not even that–it’s more like a

argument.

his brow creasing in displeasure. “Don’t talk about her that

admit–Linda held a special place in his life.

Hadley, that brand of “special” was

her side even though she’s acting like

faded, a strange twinge of hurt welled up inside her, something

name

into a soft laugh. “Are you actually

Love?

moment, Eric looked as

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