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

Chapter 193

Chapter 193 I’ll Just Pretend I’m Feeding A Stray

The conversation veered into dangerous territory..

“Linda!” Eric interjected, a furrow forming on his brow. “You’re overthinking things. You know Ernest–once he makes a promise, he always follows through. And he made a promise to you, didn’t he?”

“Yeah…” Linda nodded, though her agreement felt hollow.

“Try not to worry,” Eric continued, assuming his words had set her mind at rest. “Ernest would never betray you

Never?

She’d once believed that wholeheartedly. Now, she wasn’t so certain.

“Let’s just drop it,” Linda murmured, regaining her composure.

She went back to preparing breakfast, flashing a faint smile. “It’s been a while since you had my cooking. Make sure you eat plenty later.”

“Thank you, but this was too much trouble,” Eric said. “The housekeeper will be here soon…”

“Hey, Eric.” Linda suddenly looked up and interrupted him. “I couldn’t find any ketchup earlier. Did you run

out?”

“Really?” Eric stood immediately, concern creasing his forehead. “I can go out and buy some!”

“No, there’s no need!” Linda tried to stop him with a small laugh. “I only mentioned it in passing. If we have it, great–if not, it’s fine. You know I’ve never really been a big fan of ketchup.”

“That won’t work. Hadley needs it–she won’t eat without ketchup. The store nearby should have some.”

“Hey, Eric…

”

Linda began, but he was already on his way out. She watched him go, eyes darkening slightly.

He’d been so thoughtful toward Hadley these days.

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Eric came back later than expected, a bottle of ketchup in hand, which he placed on the table.

That took a while, Linda commented.

He explained, “The store downstairs didn’t have the brand Hadley likes, so I had to look elsewhere.” As he spoke, footsteps sounded from the staircase–Hadley was coming down.

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Chapter 1911 Just Pretend Im Feeding A Stray

“Hadley”

stood immediately, his gaze locked on her, reading every shift in her

up already? This

you and Linda beat me to it,”

“you and Linda“-neatly lumped them

in his chest and took Hadley’s

him lead her into

heard them

unmistakable contempt

Eric said, letting go of Hadley’s hand. “I’ll

gently guiding her away from the stovetop. “I’ve got this. You go sit. You’ve already done so

felt it would be rude for him and Hadley to

offered him a tight smile and stepped back. “Alright. Bacon’s

at the table, facing each

deeply. “Smells amazing, I’ll bet it tastes

“I didn’t

eggs with the

Hadley lifted her eyes slowly, her lips curving in a subtle smile. “I know.

spat, livid at Hadley’s self–assured smirk.

that instant, all the frustration and jealousy she’d

surface

yet infuriating face for even another

Right now!” Linda snapped.

smile vanished in an instant, replaced by an icy stare. “What did you just

said get out of here.” Hadley shot a sidelong glance toward the kitchen, where Erie was busy plating the food.

if I told

Linda answered coolly, “Do

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Just Pretend I’m Feeding &

the ten, twenty years we’ve

carrying a plate in

insist on staying, then eat. I’ll pretend I’m

the table, shooting them

less–than–perfect intuition picked up on the

down beside Hadley. “Sorry for the delay. Shall we eat?”

course,” Linda replied, breaking the

crispy bacon–not for herself, but to extend it toward Hadley.

Try it. I was up before sunrise making

inches away, all Hadley had to do was open her mouth. But Linda’s jab

she’d take

Linda prodded, pushing the food closer. “My arm’s getting tired…”

Suddenly–smack!

realizing it, Hadley slapped Linda’s hand

Linda’s grip and

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