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

Chapter 199 Her Miscarriage

“Much better, thank you,” Linda said, resting back against the headboard, her complexion still a bit washed out but her smile reassuring.

“That’s great to hear. Ernest will be here shortly. Drink some water in the meantime,” Eric suggested warmly, picking up a glass with a straw from the bedside table and assisting her to sip without needing to use her hands.

There was a gentle double knock at the door.

“Excuse the intrusion.” Hadley’s voice came through as she tapped lightly.

Eric, without turning, remained beside the bed in silence.

“Is that Hadley?” Linda’s expression brightened a touch as she saw who it was, signaling her closer. “Come in, please.”

She gave Eric a quick look that clearly meant-“Could you give us some space?”

Without a word, Eric stood, retreating a few steps to stand by the wall with his hands casually tucked into his pockets.

“I’d rather stand,” Hadley said, her gaze fixed on Linda and deliberately avoiding Eric.

“There’s something I need to talk to you about–just the two of us,” she added, her tone suggesting it was time for Eric to leave the room.

“Alright.”

Linda, having a rough idea what Hadley wanted to talk about, turned towards Eric. “Could you give us a minute, please?”

Eric’s response was immediate and firm. “I can’t do that. Ernest asked me to stay with you until he gets here.” Did he think Hadley posed a risk to Linda?

A mocking laugh escaped Hadley’s lips, though she kept her voice low and her gaze cold. “Don’t worry, Eric. The room is under surveillance. If I were to attack her, you’d have all the evidence you need to have me arrested

Eric flinched, surprised by her implication.

Was Linda’s safety his concern? Of course not!

Did Hadley even know that he was the reason she had been released from custody so quickly? Did she just automatically assume that he sided with Linda?

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Yet, he chose not to clarify, particularly not with others listening.

His patience wearing thin, Eric retorted sharply than he intended, “What, should we wait for you to hurt her before we intervene? The police can handle you after the fact, but they can’t undo the harm done to Linda.”

Caught off guard by his reaction, Hadley’s features hardened, and she fell silent, her plans momentarily disrupted by his words.

Was he making his feelings obvious now?

His concern for Linda

a was unmistakable!

danger, it

she directed her question to Linda instead. “What do you say? You want him

moment.” Linda, ever the “mediator“, intervened. “Eric, please, it’s okay. I’ll be safe. Hadley and I just need a moment to

creased in suspicion. What could they need to discuss that couldn’t be said in his presence?

perhaps to advocate for Elissa. But she was appealing to the wrong

time, waiting for her to realize her approach was futile and seek

couldn’t be better; Ernest was due to arrive soon. He decided to go get him.

atmosphere in the room grew calmer.

of relief. Clearly, a word from Linda held more sway than her own

need

swallow betrayed Linda’s apprehension.

continued, “You’re aware of the real circumstances of your fall. It was an accident, and honestly, the whole thing

that you want?”

Linda’s discomfort

assistant calling the police still lingered, she hadn’t anticipated such an outcome.

firm and her thoughts sharp. “Elissa has a video on her phone that shows you tripping me… I

quickly consented, aware of the

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terrified her–no entertainer

a damaged public image would undoubtedly

ostracized.

would certainly spell disaster for her career.

slick with perspiration. “I must have her

currently hold Elissa’s phone. As soon as she’s released, it will be in your

Linda acknowledged, nodding

If the phone wasn’t delivered, she could simply

very moment.

though he

to visit the doctor’s office

which looked severe, but the injuries are superficial. There’s just a minor fracture, no

exhaled in relief. “Thank you.”

the

to intense pain from a weakened constitution.

family’s prominence in Srixby made the doctor especially thorough.

you consider having children again, she will need extensive

Miscarriage?

he maintained

welcome, Mr. Flynn. Please, take care.”

you

to leave the doctor’s office, his outward calm belying his inner turmoil. The