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!

cared about was in danger, it was natural

him, she directed her question to Linda instead.

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

suspicion. What could they need to discuss that

But she was appealing to the wrong person; she should be speaking to him

realize her approach was futile

glanced at his watch. The timing couldn’t be better; Ernest was due to arrive soon. He decided to go get him.

the room grew calmer.

sigh of relief. Clearly, a word from Linda held more sway than her own long explanations. Turning to Linda, Hadley knew it was time to address the pressing issue.

aware of what we need

nervous swallow betrayed Linda’s apprehension.

aware of the real circumstances of your fall. It was an accident, and honestly,

it that you want?”

each word, Linda’s discomfort grew.

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

has a video on her phone that shows you

aware of

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of the video leaking terrified her–no entertainer

Flynn family, a damaged public image would undoubtedly

ostracized.

would certainly spell disaster for her

with perspiration. “I must have her phone to ensure the evidence is utterly

hold Elissa’s phone. As soon

acknowledged, nodding

delivered, she could simply reverse her decision. After all, they were both deeply entangled in this predicament.

very

had arrived, though he hadn’t notified

chose first to visit

in blood, which looked severe, but the injuries are superficial. There’s just a minor fracture, no bones were seriously harmed, so no surgery is

exhaled in relief.

the

“However, Mr. Flynn… her fainting was due to intense pain

family’s prominence in Srixby

Flynn, should you consider having children again, she will need extensive care.”

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face, though he maintained his composure, giving a

Flynn. Please, take

you ”

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