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.

your

would return–let

he slipped into bed beside her in the darkness,

closed her eyes, catching a faint blend of perfume and disinfectant on him.

sleep in

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

for tonight. Just one night… I’m asking you.”

face. “It’s late. How long are we

trouble,” she murmured, taking another calming breath. “But there’s a smell on you- it’s bothering me. I can’t sleep.”

pajama collar and inhaling deeply. “I don’t smell

he wouldn’t–why would Linda’s perfume smell

him

fell, clearly annoyed, as though she were starting

pause, he controlled his irritation and relented. “Fine.

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

leave, then

refused to share a bed with him

“Hadley!”

stop her from slipping into the adjacent room and slamming

door shut.

“Hadley!”

ran after her and twisted the knob, but

“What’s going on?”

the top of the stairs, concern in her voice.

clamor, Linda had heard it

hallway, she quickly grasped the situation, letting out a caustic

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She

always treat you like this?”

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

smirk. “No, it’s not

argument.

creasing in displeasure. “Don’t talk about her

had to admit–Linda held a special

that brand of “special” was an entirely

though she’s acting like this?” Linda

hurt

name

soft laugh. “Are you actually in love with Hadley?”

Love?

looked as though he’d been struck.

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